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Using the penalty area and a full size goal set up the cones as shown in the diagram above. The drill begins with 3 players positioned by the cones. The 2 outside feeders have a collection of balls. During this drill the feeders are constantly changing based on the rotation pattern.
INSTRUCTIONS:
(1) A1 starts with the ball and the following sequence occurs:
A1 passes the ball into A2.
A1 runs forward.
A2 lays the ball off for A1 to strike 2 touch (can progress to 1 touch).
A1 shoots using a driven/laces shot.
A1 then takes A2's position on the first cone.
A2 spins out and runs in.
A3 plays a pass in for A2 to finish.
A2 finishes the ball.
A3 then plays a 2nd ball out to A2.
A3 moves after he passes the ball for a 1-2 (wall pass).
A2 lays this ball back at an angle.
A2 takes A3's place and A3 strikes a shot on goal (usually a shot to the far post).
After the shot A3 goes to the back of the line.
The rotation starts with the other line on the right hand side.
SCORING:
None. Players can however keep individual tallies.
KEY COACHING POINTS:
Good driven shooting technique (Knee & Shoulder over ball, non-kicking foot, etc.)
Correct technique for each attempt on goal.
Hit the target (force a save from the goal keeper).
Shots should be low and hard.
Side foot (in-step finish) onclose range shots.
Head the ball downwards.
Finish at game speed.
PROGRESSIONS:
Diagram 2
Progression 1. Driven and Aerial Crosses
A1 passes the ball into A2.
A1 then runs forward.
A2 lays off the ball to A1 to shoot.
A1 shoots (Driven/Laces shot).
A1 then takes A2's place.
A2 spins out and runs in towards goal.
A3 plays a cross into A2 (On the ground and also aerial).
A2 finishes the crossed ball.
A2 takes A3's place.
A3 goes to the back of the line.
The rotation begins again from the other side.
VARIATIONS:
2 Touch finishes.
1 Touch finishes.
Require one foot finishing (i.e. left or right).
NOTES AND OBSERVATIONS:
Timing of this activity is important to keep it flowing correctly.
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