Through Pass Finish
Scoring goals in soccer is not just about shooting. Learn the soccer shooting drills it takes to improve your shots on goal and your team’s chances to win.
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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:
- 1x goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- players dribble along the line of the blue cones to pass down along the line of the red cones to his
- partner who makes a run to receive and finish on goal
- if the pass isn’t on target the goalie is allowed to come out of the goal
- players switch roles on the next turn
Variation:
- switch sides after 5-10 minutes
- players must finish one-touch
- 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