Creative In Front of Goal

Coaching Objectives

Shooting technique to hit a long shot using the laces of the foot and a closer shot using the side of the foot. 

Coaching Objectives

• When attacking the final third the attacking players can go 2v1 or 1v1 to goal.
• Attackers should be creative in the final third using body feints to fool the defender – the attacker must decide pass or dribble.
• When dribbling use the outside of the furthest foot to keep the ball from the defender.
• When shooting check the goalkeeper's position to see where the space is.
• In 1v1s the attacking player should get past the defender and cut in front to give a better shot at goal.
• In the middle zone teams must make use of the floater with good movement and support play.

Coaching Objectives

Individual skills help the players keep the ball and play the right pass to open up the goals

Attack 

• The attacker need to pass crisply and along the ground to move at speed that defenders will find harder to cover
• Passes should be ahead of each other in the move upfield into the run of a team mate
• Receive on the furthest foot from the pass on the half turn making it easier to scan what is happening on the pitch
• Try to attack the space left by the defenders – attack down the middle and pass the ball or if the space is down the wing attack wide passing inside to beat the defender.
• Players now need to link up with the bounce player to set up a goal scoring chance.

Defence:

• Good body shape to force the player with the ball inside away from goal.
• Don't jump in but press to hold up the attackers otherwise if they beat you it's easier for the attackers to score
• One defender press and one covers, and defenders must be on the balls of their feet ready to react