lockBrowsing as guest — sign up free to save drills
Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Balls
- Goals
- Pole(s)
Setup
- Area: 18-yard box
- Goals: One goal at one end of the 18-yard box
- Group: 1 black outfield player (striker) starts at the pole, ready to take a touch and finish, rotating with other working players
- Coach: 1 grey server positioned facing the pole, feeding balls to the striker
- Equipment: 1 pole positioned inside the box marking the striker's starting point
Instructions
- The server indicates 'left' or 'right' as they pass, throw, or bounce the ball.
- The striker takes a touch towards the nominated side.
- The striker finishes quickly at goal.
- Rotate roles after each shot for continuous play.
- Adjust angles and distances to vary difficulty.
Coaching Points
- Focus on accuracy over power.
- Maintain a positive attitude.
- Good first touch with head up.
- Emphasize shooting technique.
- Use both feet.
- Aim to hit the target.
- Assess goalkeeper positioning.
- Approach the ball moving forward.
- Plant the standing foot towards the target.
- Follow through for potential rebounds.
- Repeat frequently to build muscle memory.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the passing distance between server and striker.
2. Add a passive defender to pressure the striker.
3. Reduce the response time between the server call and the striker's touch.
Make it easier:
1. Place the server and striker closer together.
2. Remove direction call to focus on striking technique.
3. Use a larger goal to increase scoring opportunities.
FD
Football Drill Hub
Author
lock_open
Sign up to save & share drills
Free access to the full drill library, coaching points, and session builder.
person_add Sign up freeAlready have an account? Log in