Awareness is a key factor in this drill with players scanning to see where the space is and which goals are being covered.

Try to move the ball quickly, using a maximum of one or two touches. Try to get players to use one touch passing and only to depend on a second touch when they have to control a poor pass. Timing of the pass is key to how the player receives the ball whether a through ball for the player to run on to or a switch of play. Although the pass is being played to the player facing you, the pass should be firm and played with some pace. Controlling the ball properly can help to open up an angle to shoot on goal.

Speed of play is important for receiving and passing. Good passing helps players to control the ball and make decisions easier. Players should try to finish by taking into account the goalkeeper's position and the best place to put the ball

Players should always be alert for rebounds and poor clearances

Although the pass is being played to the player facing you, the pass should be firm and played with some pace. Controlling the ball properly can help to open up an angle to shoot on goal.

1v1 Finishing

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Written by Dave Clarke

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Being able to make the right decisions when attacking 1v1 is key to scoring goals. Attackers need this skill as they will often be 1v1 when attacking.

Coaching Objectives

Good technique in 1v1s is key to players being able to get past defenders and go up against the goalkeeper.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
9 Players
1 Goals
3 Bibs
20 x 15 y

What the Players Do

The attacker with the ball dribbles forwards and at the same time the attacker in the penalty area decides which cone to run to to receive the ball and the defender must run around the other cone. The…

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