Vertical Pass Plus Finish # 2
Coaching effective goal scoring is frequently achieved with shooting soccer drills. Efficient and steady soccer finishing entails not only shooting towards the target. Becoming an efficient and surgical finisher necessitates a player to learn several skills in the craft of goal scoring-skills which ensure that the player is going to persistently reach the back of the net. There is not only one element or ability that produces a powerful goal scorer; it’s a mix of elements. Many goal scoring chances arise for just fractions of a second. Goal scorers don’t dwell on those opportunities. Many respond actively and instantly to cash in prior to an opposing player acts to clear the danger.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- 1 goal with goalie
- supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- players pass to the player in the middle who relays the ball through the middle or one of the outer cone goals
- player who made the first pass then makes a run through the neighboring cone goal to receive the
- ball and finish on goal
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- players must finish by dribbling around the goalkeeper
- 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
- anticipation
- placement versus power
- attack the goalkeeper at pace
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