SSG Shooting # 1
Intermediate level finishing drill for players who have mastered the technique of finishing/shooting and scoring with various parts of their body.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- 2 goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- first player with the ball dribbles and passes to his opponent across the grid
- the attacker (blue) receives the ball and attempts to finish on goal
- if the defender (red) wins the ball he tries to finish on his opponent’s goal
- players switch roles after each sequence
- time limit for each sequence is 15 seconds
- team with most points wins (losers must do 20x push-ups)
Variation:
- play 2v2, 3v3
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- change speed & direction
- get defender off balance
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
Defending:
- closing down – pressuring opponent
- angle and speed of approach
- control and restraint
- delay and channel
- timing and decision to tackle
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