Ball Control Finishing Drill
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Basic Information
Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Ball Control
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- 1x goal with goalie
- cones
- distance between the two lines (5-7yds)
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players must try to juggle the ball from one line to the other and shoot on goal before they cross the
- line that is closer to the goal
- player with most goals after 7 minutes wins
Variation:
- allow players to let the ball bounce depending on the ability of the group
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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