Players should be ready to score the second the ball is passed so link up play is essential.

Good shooting technique is vital (standing foot next to the ball and aim to kick just below the centre of the ball, too low and the ball will go over the bar of the small goals).

Players should be trying to make diagonal passes as they are more difficult to defend. If players are making bad passes get them to take an extra touch. Keep a close watch on the speed and accuracy of the short passes.

Players should be aware of the ball and not lose control over the speed of the ball. If the passes are too slow or to fast the chances of losing the ball are increased. First touch is important so that control of the ball is much easier and is not bouncing off the the players' feet.

You want to see quick short passes and players receiving and making decisions to dribble or pass. Correct players without stopping play and use breaks to make more detailed coaching advice.

The defending team must try to press to win the ball - not so easy when it is just one defender but after that the first player presses and then the other defenders must cover.

Scoring with a one touch finish to take opportunities

Small Sided Games
8 -12

Score With One Touch

Difficulty

Written by Dave Clarke

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Taking key goal scoring opportunities involves being quick and utilising one touch finishing

Coaching Objectives

Scoring with a one touch finish means attackers must see and take opportunities as they present themselves they cannot take two or three touches before they shoot.

Drill Setup

15 Mins
8 Players
1 Goals
4 Bibs
30 x 20 y

What the Players Do

Simple game with one rule that to score a goal players must shoot with one touch. No goalkeepers and no offsides with small goals at each end that players must defend. Goalkicks are…

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