Finishing Drill # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 1x goal with goalie
- supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- players pass and shoot on goal in the sequence as shown
- the last player to receive the ball takes a shot on goal on his second touch
- players move to the next position after each sequence
- switch sides after 5-8 minutes
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- the last player must beat the goalie by dribbling around him
- 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