Written by Dave Clarke
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…Control Balls in the Air
A good first touch will make it easier to control balls that are bobbling up or that come to a player in the air
Coaching Objectives
Coaching first touch needs lots of repetition of the problem passes that players receive during a match. Having the ability to control poor passes is key to keeping possession and winning games.
Drill Setup
- 15 Mins
- 4 Players
- 25 x 25 y
What the Players Do
Set up by creating three 5 yard boxes with a box in the middle and two boxes15 yards from the middle box. You need a server 5 yards the other side of the box in the middle and a working player in the…Fast Attacking Runs
Runs into the penalty area can disrupt defences and create space for teams to score. Get your players bursting into the box to create lots of goalscoring chances.
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Coaching Objectives
Runs into the penalty area to support the player with the ball involve speed, changes of direction and bursts of energy.
For this drill you need an area 25 x 20 yards, with a goal at one end and two five yard channels at the other end. You need 7 players and a server, balls, bibs, cones and a goal.
Drill Setup
- 7 Players
- 1 Goals
- 2 Bibs
- 25 x 20 y