Finishing Drill # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- 1x goal with goalie
- supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- the first players in each group run on coach’s command around the cone to finish on goal one-touch
- coach feeds the ball in
Variation:
- coach feeds ball by throwing (forward or backward spin etc.)
- players must go zig zag around cones before they can shoot on goal
- 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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