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Finishing Contest II
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Finishing Contest II

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Set up 2 goals opposite each other at a distance of 20 to 25 metres. 5 metres to the side of the goals there are 4 flat markers in total, two further flat markers mark the halfway line at the sides.

Equipment: 2 goals, 6 flat markers, bibs in two colours, balls.

Players: The 4 flat markers next to the goals are occupied by players who receive balls. Each team occupies two diagonally opposite flat markers and therefore has one station at each goal. Both goals are manned by a goalkeeper.

Procedure

  • Two teams compete against each other, each team occupies one flat marker next to each goal.
  • Both teams play diagonal high balls at the same time. These have to be controlled, a shot may only be taken after crossing the halfway line.
  • After the pass the passer runs into the playing area immediately and tries to prevent the finish of the opponent.
  • As soon as both balls are out of play, the next players start.
  • The passer then joins the queue of the shooters, the shooter joins the queue of the passers.

Scoring: Whoever scores more goals by the end of the round wins. If the number of goals is equal, the team that took the last shot first wins.

Note: Drill idea by Eddie Plickat.

Tip

  • The players should produce high-quality shots under time pressure, and that starts with a precise first touch.
  • With high balls, a good judgement of the flight path and the corresponding positioning are what matter.
  • So that the ball does not bounce away, stabilise the ankle by pulling up the toes and take the ball directly into the running direction.
  • A stable ankle is needed for the shot as well. The standing foot points in the target direction, the shooting leg is swung through.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Player behavior Transition drill

Condition

Condition
Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Position training
Defensive training Forward training Goalkeeper training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field Penalty box
Training Location
Pitch