Shooting Drills
| Drill 1: Simple Shooting Drill | ||
| Description: This is a good drill to start off a shooting practice. The "finisher" passes the ball over to a distributor who sets it up for a finish. The ball must be struck outside of the penalty box. Explanation: In the beginning of the drill, the player taking the shot must be required to control the ball before finishing. When the players get comfortable enough, make it a requirement to finish with a single touch. This provides a smooth progression from technical execution to performance demands. |
Task: finish from outside the box Purpose: technique, composure Complexity: simple
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| Drill 2: Counter 3v2 with a Wing | ||
| Description: The attackers begin in line, at three different points: on the wing, 20 yards inward and in the middle of the pitch. Two enemy fullbacks are initially located at the edge and corner of the penalty box. The ball starts from the player in the center. He gives it to the left enemy defender who immediately lays it to the outside attacker. From that point, the fullbacks begin attempt to clear the ball to the opposite half of the pitch. The attackers are required to score using not more than three consecutive touches per single player. | Task: for the attackers - finish using less than three touches per player; for the defenders - to clear the ball Purpose: composure, direct attacks Complexity: medium
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| Explanation: The initial pass between attackers and fullbacks is important from a psychological point of view. This interaction promotes a composed type of play rather than kick and rush football. Having a winger out wide stimulates a more complex tactical movement such as plays involving crossing. | ||
| Drill 3: Standard 5v4 Attack | ||
| Description: The keeper boots the ball at a "pack" of attackers gathered close to each other. The attackers are allowed to break up immediately after the punted ball lands. Simultaneously, four defenders (starting by twos at the corner flags) enter the pitch trying to gain possession and complete 7-10 passes. Inversely, the attackers are required to score before making 7-10 passes. Explanation: This drill provides a good introduction to the overall concepts of defense and offense. The attackers are required to spread out whereas the defenders must maintain a compact shape. |
Task: for the attackers - finish before executing 7-10 passes; for the defenders - gain possession and make 7-10 passes Purpose: direct attacks, group play Complexity: complex
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