Striker Intercept Drill
2 Defenders 2 Strikers
1. Defender (Blue) within the area aims to pass ball into goals.
2. Strikers Goal Intercept Pass.
3. Striker intercepts, controls and passes to spare striker.
4. Strikers to rotate after set time or defender error.
5 Defenders switch sides.
Defenders pass and adjust to find angle to goal. Use speed and deception to find pass.
Strikers to cover angles to goal. Read eyes and body, use deception.
Drill Extension
Add 3rd goal 2 strikers, 2 defenders
in more ways than one
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