Written by Dave Clarke
Predator In the Penalty Area
Players need to create space in front of goal before finishing with precision, ensure they are comfortable in front of goal!
Coaching Objectives
Players must make space and be able to shoot first time under pressure when they receive the ball in the box.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 12 Players
- 4 Small Goals
- 6 Bibs
- 35 x 25 y
Technique Tips
- Encourage central players to stay light on their feet and scan for space before receiving the ball.
- Focus on accurate and quick passing from the outside players to give central teammates the best chance to finish.
- Reinforce proper body shape for receiving the ball to enable quick transitions into shooting.
What the Players Do
Set up by using an area 25x35 yards with a square 15x15 yards in the centre. There should be a small goal on each of the 4 sides of this central square. You need balls, bibs and cones. Split…Defend The Penalty Box
Defending key areas during a game is vital to successful teams. The penalty area is central to this where poor defending will result in a goal
Coaching Objectives
Help your defenders to read the game and not let attackers dominate play in the penalty area when the ball is played in.
Drill Setup
- 20 Mins
- 10 Players
- 1 Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Penalty Box y
What the Players Do
You need to create three teams of three players with a goalkeeper in goal. Play a 3v3 inside the area with one team of three on the outside. The coach plays a ball into the attacking team in the 3v3…Counter Press to counter attack
Pressing players in areas that are close to the opposition penalty area in the attacking third can lead to lethal counter attacking opportunities, a vital tool for any team
Coaching Objectives
Players need to be able to identify where to block passing routes and the timing of when to press. This then needs to be converted into creating good attacking options.
Speed of play is key to making counter attacks work – win the ball, whole team react, attack wide or centrally with good support play.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 13 Players
- 1 Large & 2 Small Goals
- 6 Bibs
- Half Pitch y
What the Players Do
Set up by using half a pitch that is split in half, creating two games, with a large goal at one end and two smaller goals at the other. You need balls, bibs and cones. Split your players in to…Continue Reading For Free
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