- 1 goal
- 2 starting cones
- 2 cones as markers for ball reception
The red player at cone A begins with a flat pass toward the orientation cone.
At the moment of his backswing, the blue player from cone B starts a sprint toward the orientation cone and comes toward the ball to reach it before it passes the cone.
Player B runs around the cone, simultaneously receives the ball while turning, and then shoots on goal.
The players then switch their starting cone positions so that they alternate between being the passer and the receiver.
- Make sure that shooting with both right and left foot is trained
- Pay attention to correct body posture when shooting: upper body over the ball; plant foot approx. 30-40 cm offset to the side of the ball, foot pointing in the shooting direction; arms swing along; the arm closest to the kicking leg follows the leg's backswing motion, the other is brought forward; eyes are on the ball at the moment of the shot
- Different shooting techniques (inside-of-the-foot shot, instep shot, curling, etc.) can be practised (possibly on the coach's instruction)
- To avoid delays and long waiting times, the next opening pass is played directly after the shot
- The passing players must develop very good timing for the pass speed, as the receiver must be able to reach the ball before the orientation cone. The same applies to the receiver. He must adjust his start timing and running speed to the ball's speed so that he reaches the ball before it has passed the cone.
- The pass should be played so that the receiver can only get it very close to the cone.
- The ball reception and control should be a fluid movement. Excessive bouncing of the ball or reception deviating from a straight running path should be avoided.
- Ball reception and control should generally be done with one touch; the shot on goal is thus taken with the second touch.