Support Drill
Ball starts with player on half way
line - played to wide player. Wide
player plays ball inside for player 1
to play to strikers feet. Striker lays
ball for opposite midfielder.
Strikers stay where they are, player
1 moves to player 2, and player 2
back to start. Swap sides.
Progression - lofted shot in and
header/control for shot.
Progression. Striker can turn and
shoot, midfielder can shoot, or
midfielder can play in either
striker.
Accuracy of passing
Weight of passing
Timing of movement
Placement of shot
First time/touch and hit.
Decision making
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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