Two lines either end of field.
Two Goals with GKs
Player with ball each.
First player runs with ball, and as soon as they get at least in line with cone, they can shoot on opposite goal.
As soon as the ball leave their foot, the opposite line first players does the same. The previoius shooter now has to chase and recover to pressure the new shooter.
The process keeps repeating and goes in a circuit.
The practice should be fast paced
This game shouldn't really turn into a 1vs1 - but just a recovering DF putting the shooter under pressure from behind by chasing them.
Different type of finishing techniques?
Why?
How?
Change things up
Both feet
1 touch finishes
Placement vs power
Technical detail of striking the ball
Through the ball
Clean contact
Toes down, Scrunch toes, lock ankle - if using laces
Head down over ball to keep it low
Eyes on ball on contact
Feel it.. And hear it..
Good quality first touch to allow you to do what you want to do
Can you deceive the GK and play with disguise
Assess the position of the GK before you shoot, and make a good decision on where to put the ball
Rebounds
1vs1s
What way can you beat a defender in this situation?
2vs1s
What ways can you beat the defender in this situation?
When would these scenarios happen in a game?
How can you make the most of it? And the numerical advantage?
2vs2s
How are you going to play now?
3vs2s
How are you going to play now?
Think about how quick you have to play in each scenario
Can you still play with control and composure but play quickly.
in more ways than one
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