Finishing Combination Play # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- 2 goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- players pass and finish on goal in the sequence as shown
- repeat sequence from the other side
Variation:
- the player who crosses the ball in replaces the player who finishes on goal
- players must finish on goal off headers or volley shots
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- accurate passes
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- angle of approach
- preparation touch before crossing
- quality of cross (weight of cross, speed of cross)