Written by Dave Clarke
Build Up to Shoot
Positioning by two strikers in the build up to the goal is all about reacting to each others movement
Coaching Objectives
In match situations the midfielder/central defender passing into the strikers would pass to the one nearest goal and the other strikers would move to support.
Drill Setup
- 10 Mins
- Squad Players
- 1 Goals
- 15 x 30 y
What the Players Do
In the main area place four cones in the middle to make a second but smaller square. Players stand on the cones on one side and at the top cone opposite the goal. The player on the cone opposite…Build Up To Score 2v2 To Goal
Build up play to goal is an important part of attacking play. In this drill the build up play ends with a first time shot at goal to help players shoot.
Coaching Objectives
This drill covers dribbling, passing, setting up play with a good pass and a first time shot.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 8 Players
- 1 Goals
- 2 Bibs
- Half Pitch y
What the Players Do
Four attackers wait at the cones near the halfway and go in pairs. The first pair of attackers dribble through the poles and as the players get to the end of the poles the server passes to one of the…Attacker Movement
Getting your attackers to move to receive that makes it easier to attack the goal and get a shot away.
Coaching Objectives
Player movement helps the strikers to combine in front of goal and beat the goalkeeper with a good pass.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 7 Players
- 4 Goals
- 5 Bibs
- 35 x 35 y
What the Players Do
The attacking midfielders start with the ball and move from the first cone to the second cone. As they do this the two strikers move left or right. The first of the strikers initiates the move –…Continue Reading For Free
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