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.

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Build Up to Shoot

Positioning by two strikers in the build up to the goal is all about reacting to each others movement

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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

Technique Tips

Quick Decision-Making: Encourage players to make quick decisions in the build-up, simulating match scenarios.
Effective Communication: Emphasize clear communication between players to facilitate fluid passing sequences.
Timing of Runs: Guide forwards on the timing of their runs to exploit defensive gaps effectively.

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.

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Coaching Objectives

Develop players' awareness, decision-making, and shooting technique to capitalize on goal-scoring opportunities created through build-up play. 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

Technique Tips

First Touch: Focus on controlling the ball into a position conducive to an immediate shot.
Shooting Technique: Emphasize proper technique, including balance, foot placement, and follow-through.
Awareness: Encourage players to scan the field for passing options and shooting opportunities before receiving the ball.

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 –…

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Build Up to Shoot
Positioning by two strikers in the build up to the goal…
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Build Up To Score 2v2 To Goal
Build up play to goal is an important part of attacking…
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Attacker Movement
Getting your attackers to move to receive that makes it…

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Build up goal attacks

Build Up to Shoot

Positioning by two strikers in the build up to the goal is all about reacting to each others movement

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Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

Technique Tips

What the Players Do

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.

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Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

Technique Tips

What the Players Do

Attacker Movement

Getting your attackers to move to receive that makes it easier to attack the goal and get a shot away.

Coaching Objectives

Drill Setup

What the Players Do

Session Overview 1/5

Build Up to Shoot

Build Up To Score 2v2 To Goal

Attacker Movement

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