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In this drill players are focused on creating opportunities to score goals under pressure in central areas of the pitch. Work is in a crowded penalty area with long shots and one touch finishes.
Coaching Objectives
One touch finishing and quick reactions to changing possession, rebounds, miss-kicks and a goalkeeper out of position.
In crowded areas like the penalty area the practice becomes high intensity and mistakes are usually about control of the ball. Encourage short, sharp explosive moments when a player has the ball and create a very competitive environment.
Look for winning 1v1s, good combination play and of course good shooting technique.
I want players to keep an eye on where the goalkeeper is positioned – scan the box, place the shot.
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 main 3 target Goals
- 4 Bibs
- 30 x 20 y
What the Players Do
Set the area in front of goal up as shown with two zones marked. Use 6 attackers and 4 defenders who play 3v2 in both boxes. There are three different attacks for the players to work on. Attack…Continue Reading For Free
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