Soccer Finishing Target Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing, Dribbling

Field Preparation:

• 2 teams
• grid (25yds x 40yds)
• cones to mark off area
• good supply of balls for continuous play
• pinnies

Description:

• teams score a point by dribbling across the opponent’s end line
• another point is awarded if they knock down one of the cones with the first touch after they dribble across the end line
• the cone which is knocked down is then added to the ones of the scoring team
• the player who dribbles across endline cannot be challenged

Variation:

• use mini goals instead of cones as targets
• the cone which is knocked down stays down
• vary number and position of cones
• adjust size of grid depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

• weight of pass
• accuracy
• disguise
• vision
• first touch
• communication
• quick decision making
• accuracy over power
• eye on ball
• quality of preparation touch
• contact surface
• aggressive and positive mentality
• vision and anticipation
• positioning to gain an advantage

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