Setup a small pitch wiith two goals and a line of cones across the half way line Split the group in to two teams. Players line up in any formation. The game is played 3v3 or 4v4 + 2 goalkeepers. Each team stays in their own half of the field. The keeper serves the ball to any player who can either shoot or set up a team mate to shoot. The opposite team can try and block shots. If a goal is scored or the ball goes out of play the opposite goalkeeper can serve the ball. Progressions: Must be high tempo Limit touches Each team must pass 3 times before shooting Alter length / width of area Team who scores most goasl wins
Accuracy of shot Fast, crisp passing to utilise gaps Shot selection (driven, side foot placed, lob, curl, etc) First touch away from opposition to find gaps in the defence
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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