Elevate your team’s finishing prowess with the Passing Combinations & Finishing from Center Drill! This versatile drill, suitable for players aged 12 and above, offers two variations of passing combinations in both sides of the field(left and right side) to refine passing combinations and finishing techniques in central areas.
Contents
Drill Set-Up:
- Equipment: Footballs, marker cones (6), and goalkeepers.
- Players: Adaptable for 8 players or a full team (drilling both sides).
- Playing Area: Half of a full-size football pitch.
- Duration: 20 minutes.
Drill Breakdown:
This drill focuses on attacking combinations that culminate in central finishing opportunities, practiced from both the left and right sides of the pitch.
Variation #1 :
- Player Positions: Set up 3 cones in a triangular formation. Position 3 players near the cones. A goalkeeper stands in the goal.
- Passing Sequence: Player 1 (outside cone) initiates the drill by passing the ball to Player 2 (central cone), he pass back to Player 1, Player 1 passes (one-touch) to Player 3 (far cone) and Player 3 pass back to Player 2 and going forward to get the ball from Player 2 and try to score in 1v1 situation with goalkeeper.
- Movement and Finishing: Player 3 receives the pass and attacks the central area. Depending on the situation, Player 3 can choose to:
- Shoot from Distance: If the opportunity arises, Player 3 can take a shot on goal from outside the penalty area.
- Dribble and Finish: Player 3 can dribble closer to the goalkeeper and attempt to beat them with a skillful move before finishing.
- Rotation: After the attempt on goal, players rotate positions clockwise, with Player 3 becoming Player 1, Player 2 becoming Player 3, and Player 1 moving to the central cone.
Variation #2 :
- Passing Sequence: Player 1 (outside cone) initiates the drill by passing the ball to Player 2 (central cone). Player 2 controls the ball and passes to Player 3 (far cone). Player 3 pass back to Player 1 and start to attack slowly forward. Player 1 pass to player 2 and player 2 finish his pass to player 3 to conclude finishing action
Check out the accompanying video for a visual demonstration of both variations!
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Coaching Cues:
- Accurate Passing: Focus on crisp and accurate passing throughout the sequence.
- Off-Ball Movement: Encourage intelligent movement to create space and receive passes effectively.
- Finishing Technique: Emphasize proper finishing technique for both long-range shots and close-range dribbling and finishing.
- Decision-Making: Train players to make quick decisions on when to shoot or dribble based on the defensive pressure and their position on the field.
Benefits:
- Improves passing accuracy and technique in attacking situations.
- Develops attacking movement and spatial awareness for creating scoring opportunities in central areas.
- Sharpens central finishing skills, including long-range shooting and close-range dribbling and finishing.
- Enhances decision-making under pressure when presented with finishing opportunities.
By incorporating the Passing Combinations & Finishing Drill into your training sessions, you’ll equip your players with the attacking skills necessary to dominate the center of the pitch, unlock defenses, and find the net!
Remember, you can adjust the drill’s complexity (e.g., number of players, passing speed) to suit your team’s skill level.
Related Drill: Attacking & Finishing Drill: Replicate Real-Match Situations
Happy Coaching & Good Luck!
