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Shooting drills and attacking situations to train accuracy, movement and decision-making in front of goal.

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Diagram of the 1 v 1 Shooting drill

1 v 1 Shooting

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The drill begins with the two initial players from each line preparing to sprint towards the goal, keeping their eyes in a straight line towards the goal. The coach initiates by delivering a pass in front of the players. As the players see the ball coming from behind, a 1v1 situation unfolds toward the goal. Once the ball either finds the back of the net or goes out of bounds, the participating players return to the line, making way for a new pair to engage in the drill. Watch out for players committing fouls during 1v1 situations. Encourage players to stay on their toes, maintaining a state of readiness to receive the ball. The drill should be seen as inspiration. So feel free to adapt the drill to suit your team’s specific needs or focus areas.

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Diagram of the 1v1 finish against the goalkeeper drill

1v1 finish against the goalkeeper

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At the signal, from left to right, the attacker begins a drive to end up resolving a 1v1 situation against the goalkeeper. The defender, who comes out a few meters further back, must try to reach and prevent the shot. If you manage to steal, you must drive to one of the escape areas. RULES: It cannot be defined until you have entered the area. The attacker of the next cone cannot leave until the action of the previous cone has finished.

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Diagram of the 2 Touch and finish with defender drill

2 Touch and finish with defender

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This drill is started by the 2 touch pass and finish by the defender intercepting . There will be 2 teams in two sides and 2 poles where defenders will run around and go to press.2 attackers will be near one mannequin. the pass starts from the player to the 1st mannequin and one touch pass inbetween 2 mannequins. Once the shooter receives the bal the defender from another team behind the pole will start to press the shooter. the shooter will accelerate and finish it, the shooter then run around the near by pole and start press the next team move to shoot it. Likewise both the teams will start the cycle. The start will become shooter after the pass. the shooter will become defender ,the defender will join the team Key Coaching point Passing quality and speed, Acceleration, pressing, speed, scan, coordination, finishing, shooting,awarness,Quick reaction,first touch, 2 touch passing

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Diagram of the 2 Touch and Shoot drill

2 Touch and Shoot

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This drill has 2sets of team . one g.k with big post. 2 poles as the hurdle to make shooting challenge. 2 mannequin where attackers make 2 touch passes in that and shoot in the post. First one player from each team will stand near the 2nd mannequin other players with ball will stand near their respective cone. Two teams will be two sides. Blue bib Player with ball starts by passing behind the 1st mannequin where the blue player in the first mannequin run and asks the ball gives a first touch pass to starter and again move inbetween mannequin space. the starter give a pass between the space. the recevier with the proper first touch face towards the post and shoot it by avoiding the poles in the goal area. after shooting the player will join the starter side and the starting player will come to the 2nd mannequin area. Then red team continues. after all player was done shooting and passing now sides should be change . right side shooting makes right foot and left side shooting make left foot. This cycle repeats Key coaching points 2 Touch pass, Quality and speed pass, scan,First touch, accelerate and shoot, finishing,Coordination.

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Diagram of the 3 v 2 Finishing drill

3 v 2 Finishing

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One of the two defenders starts the game by passing the ball to one of the three attackers positioned at the cones. Upon receiving the ball, the attackers engage in a 3v2 attacking scenario. Defenders quickly move up towards the attackers, maintaining compactness and readiness to win the ball. Attackers aim to score swiftly, employing various runs to surpass the defenders. (Experiment with various running patterns) If defenders win the ball, their objective is to promptly get it into one of the small goals on each side of the pitch. Attackers earn 1 point for scoring a goal, while defenders earn 2 points for scoring in the small goals. The first team to reach 10 points wins. (Modify the scoring system to suit your team if it appears unfair to either side. Coaches should pay attention to the offside rule during the drill. Encourage players to stay on their toes, maintaining a state of readiness to receive the ball. The drill should be seen as inspiration. So feel free to adapt the drill to suit your team’s specific needs or focus areas.

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Diagram of the 3v2 and cross finish drill

3v2 and cross finish

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The three attackers maintain possession while the two defenders attempt to intercept or win the ball. Focus on quick passes, movement, and exploiting numerical superiority. The attackers aim to create space and find opportunities to progress the ball toward the wide area or a scoring zone. Progress to Lateral Cross: After 5 successful passes (or based on a coach's signal), one of the attackers must break out of the rondo and play the ball wide to a teammate positioned on the flank. The wide player delivers a lateral cross (low or medium height) into the box. Finish: The two remaining attackers in the rondo make runs into the box (e.g., one near post, one far post). The goal is to meet the lateral cross and score past the goalkeeper (or into the mini-goal if no keeper is present). Keycoachingpoint Quality,speed pass Possession,Fast touches Both the feet Passing wide player Lateral cross,Finishing Quick transition Communication,Team work Scanning, Speed, acceleration Dribbling

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Diagram of the 3v3 attack in goal area drill

3v3 attack in goal area

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Starting Play: A defender begins the play by passing the ball to one of the attackers. As soon as the ball is played, the defender who made the pass and the other defenders sprint into the field to press and defend. Attackers’ Objective: The attackers must combine quickly, using movement, passes, and finishing skills to score in the big goal. They are encouraged to create space, take quick shots, or dribble past defenders. Defenders’ Objective: Defenders immediately press the attackers to regain possession. If they win the ball, they must transition quickly and score in one of the two small goals within 5 seconds. Reset: After a goal or ball out of play, restart with a defender passing to an attacker. Key coaching points Combination passes Attack fast Speed , acceleration,Mobility quick decision making Communication,teamwork, scan Finishing, Use depth and width

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Diagram of the 4 attackers touch finish drill

4 attackers touch finish

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In this drill, four attackers are positioned in a diamond shape with one goalkeeper in goal and a mannequin placed just outside the penalty box to simulate a defender. Player 1 starts at the bottom of the diamond with the ball and initiates the passing sequence by playing a pass to Player 2 on the left side. Player 2 immediately passes diagonally across the diamond to Player 3, who is positioned opposite Player 1 at the top of the diamond. Player 3 then passes the ball to Player 4 on the right side. Player 4 makes a one-touch layoff pass into the path of Player 1, who has made a forward run toward the top of the diamond. Player 1 receives the layoff and takes a shot on goal, aiming to finish past the goalkeeper while avoiding the mannequin obstacle. After the shot, all players rotate clockwise to the next position in the diamond, ensuring everyone has a chance to play each role and take shots on target. KCP The drill focuses on sharp one-touch passing, timing of forward runs, and finishing under pressure, while also encouraging teamwork, communication, and fluid rotation.

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Diagram of the 4V2 TO 4V4 COUNTER drill

4V2 TO 4V4 COUNTER

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The drill starts by the 4v2 rondo in the half field. there is 10*10 yards depends upon the age there will be small post in two sides and 2players near the post behind the cones. The4v2 starts and the 4players start holding possession.once the 2 players recover the ball they will pass to the other 2 players near by the small post. The 4 attackers will be as a defender in the dbox and the 2 players inside the rondo and 2 players near the small post will be the attackers . so now 4v4 situation counter attack in the goal area once the team finished by scoring the goal or the defenders recovers and finish in the small posts , then again comes to the start the rondo 2 defenders will be now near small post and small post players will be inside the rondo as defender.now coach starts. this cycle keeps going. Key coaching point Press,acceleration,passing,speed, scan, communication,teamwork,decision making, possesion, finishing.

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Diagram of the 5v3 goal area finish drill

5v3 goal area finish

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In this dynamic attacking drill, five attackers go up against three defenders and a goalkeeper in a designated goal-area scenario. The objective for the attackers is to finish the move within a maximum of six touches collectively, encouraging quick decision-making, sharp passing, and precise movement. The play starts just outside or inside the penalty area, depending on the session intensity. If the attacking team successfully creates an opening within the touch limit, they attempt to score past the goalkeeper. However, if the defenders manage to intercept, win the ball, or force an error, they are allowed to counter-attack and attempt to score in two small target goals placed wide outside the penalty box. This adds a transition element to the drill, forcing attackers to recover quickly and defenders to think proactively about pressing and transitioning. The goalkeeper remains active in defending the main goal, while the defenders shift between blocking attacks and exploiting space for counter-attacks. kcp The drill enhances speed of play, attacking creativity, defensive pressure, and transition awareness for both units.

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Diagram of the 6v4 attacking drill drill

6v4 attacking drill

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In this drill there is no g.k in post. there will be 2 small post for one team and one big post for one team. the grid size is 20*15. The grid is divided into 2half the line in the half is the offside line there are 6 attackers and 4 defenders. Coach plays to the attackers and soon defender will start pressing the attackers. Both teammust use half side line and if attackers beat the defenders they can score in small post . If defenders recover the ball they can shoot in the big post. Defenders should finish or clear the ball with in 5 seconds. Key coching point Possesion,Fast Attack,Communication,team work,decision making,finishing,shooting, transition

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Diagram of the 7V4 Counter drill drill

7V4 Counter drill

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The drill is started in the half field. 2coaches will start in either sides. there are 2 side small posts and one regular post with goal keeper. 7attackers and 4 defenders. When coach passes the ball to the 4 mid attackers the defensive position started to frame it and after few touches the another coach give a long pass to wings and team moves to the counter attacks to score. If the defenders recover they can score in small posts within 5 seconds. Once the ball is out or finished the players again comes to the starting position. Again coach starts. Key coaching points Position timing of run and pass dribbling Cross counter speed finishing communication decision making,team work

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Diagram of the Attacking warmup drill

Attacking warmup

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This drill is done in the grid of 25*20.With 3 mannequin as a defenders. players will move by through pass and beat the hurdle. Players will stand in four corners and 1 player on 2 sides (middle of the outside grid) The starting cones has 2 players in the corner.Then first player pass the ball to right side of his partner and runs to that place. the player who receives will dribble the ball towards the mannequin, at the sam time one player outside the grid on left side will run towrds the cetner mannequin and run behind for through pass the dribble then give a through pass and join to the left outside of the grid. the player who receives the through pass will now dribble and pass tot he right side of the player near the cone and joins behind him. now again the same pattern is done in other side. the cycle repeats and finally coach can improvise by bringing passive and avtive defenders based upon level of players. Key coaching points Through ball pass,timing of run and pass,dribbling,speed,acceleration,penetraition,passing quality,team work, decision making, communication.

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Diagram of the Brazil Finishing drill

Brazil Finishing

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This drill is from brazilian finish by cross. The mannequins are the defenders and later change to active defender. THe coach starts by passing to the half line player and he give a pass to attacking mid and then pass to the wing left. He then give a one touch pass to the AM and goes to the flank for cross and give a long cross to the second post. The second striker will interchange and AM will goes for support too. Then striker finishs the cross. Next coach give a pass to mid player and then he gives directly to right wing advance pass then he takes the ball and cross to the first post and again striker finish it. Key coaching point. One touch, long pass, running timing,crossing, finishing,interchange,dribbling, teamwork, communication, speed, acceleration.shouldercheck, awarness, decision making.

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Diagram of the Completion in numerical superiority drill

Completion in numerical superiority

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This task focuses on finishing plays in situations of numerical superiority in front of the goal. Players will work on unmarking movements and collaboration to create scoring opportunities in small spaces. Purpose of each player by color: - FORDWARD (Red): Look for spaces and finish the plays in front of the goal. - DEFENSIVE_MIDFIELDER (Yellow): Recover the ball and distribute it effectively. - RIGHT_WINGER (Orange): Create danger on the right wing and provide passing options. - LEFT_WINGER (Blue): Make overflow plays on the left wing and center the ball into the area. - CENTRAL_BACK (Green): Protect the defensive line and help build the game from behind.

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Diagram of the Counter attack drill drill

Counter attack drill

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this drill will be done in 20*10 area where divided into 3part 2halfs and center area for the counter attacks finishers. Coach will start the pass to one team if the team finish 5 touches they will get into the attacking side and finish it but one of the counter finisher of the opponents will turn into the defender and can enter to defend in goal zone once the coach passes to the player the defender starts pressing the defenders team will have 5 in one half nd attackers 7 when the defender recovers the ball within 5 passes they move to the finisher zone and enter into 2v1 . the one attacker can be act as defender in the 2nd half zone . the counter move must be finished by scoring. the coach will start again by passing to the other team now. Key coaching point Poessession awarness communication scan speed,acceleration FInishing counter attack onetouch moves.

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Diagram of the False pass and finish drill

False pass and finish

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Two players in every marker and and 2 players in front of mannequin with a ball and two players right side of the starting player and two player behind the cone all with a 5yard gap and can extend according to the age. the left side the small goal post where player finish the ball. drill starts by the right side player by run and ask the ball behind the mannequin and turn to the behind players by leaving the ball. the player gives a one touch pass and moves towards the post. The player who receives the ball will finish it by scoring the goal. the start player will joins the right side the center player will joins behind the behind player will takes the ball and dribbles to the start. the cycle repeats. Key coaching points Timing of the run Passing quality One touch pass Scan Communication Use both feet shoulder check Finishing

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Diagram of the High Press counter attack drill

High Press counter attack

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This drill is full size field of 11v11 of red and blue bib players. Red Team (4-3-3): Focuses on pressing and counter-attacking. Blue Team (4-4-2): Structured in possession and transitions quickly to defense after losing the ball. Starting Play: The coach initiates the drill by passing the ball to a specific zone or player (e.g., a center-back, winger,midfield pivot, G.K). The receiving team becomes the managing team (in possession), and the opposing team becomes the coaching team (pressing and counter-attacking). Press and Recover: The coaching team (e.g., Red Team) must immediately press to recover the ball. After regaining possession, they counter-attack by exploiting spaces and aiming to score within a set time frame (e.g., 8-10 seconds). Switch Play: After ball got finished or goes out the coach stops play and passes to a new area. Teams must adapt to the new situation and roles based on the coach’s command. Dynamic Switching: The coach alternates the managing and coaching teams frequently, keeping players engaged and reactive to the flow of play. Key coaching point Fast press, counter attack, Decision making,team work,communication,finishing,quick transition,shape,penetrate,awarness, support.

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Diagram of the Multigoal finish drill

Multigoal finish

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Two teams of four players four mini target goals a number of footballs in the centre of the pitch one team work as the attackers one team work as the defenders the attacking team attempt to score as many goals as possible until all the balls have been played the defending team must try to stop the attacking team To start, the attacking players have a ball each and must try to score in the mini goals. Once the ball has been played the attacking player must quickly race back to the centre and retrieve a new ball and attack again.- Thegamewill start with four 1v1 situations but, as the balls decrease it will become a variety of 2v1, 2v2, 3v2’s etc. If defender gets the ball he call clear out of the circle zone. They can also change the post but every post must be score or targetted. Once the last ball has been played, the coach counts the goals scored and the roles are reversed for the next game

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Diagram of the Overload continuous drill

Overload continuous

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Two teams of four players two goalkeepers To start the game, the first player on the red team has three touches to score against the blue goalkeeper. Immediately after this ball has been played, two blue team players enter the pitch and make a 2v1 situation against the red player. The game continues until all the players are on the pitch. The series of attacks is as follows 1 v GK 1 v 2 3 v 2 3 v 4 4 v 4 Once all the players are on the pitch, the game continues. The next game starts with the Blue team attacking. for 1v2 and 3v4 coach will supply the ball for attacking team. If the defenders get the ball within 2 touch they should clear or shoot to the opponents goal even if it is long.

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Diagram of the Speed up and finish drill

Speed up and finish

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SET UP: A 25 x 25 yd grid with two balls set on cones 10 yds apart at one end of the grid. At the opposite end 4 cones are set 6/7 yds apart. Red team (attackers, without a ball) The Yellow team (defenders) line behind the line of the cones with a ball. ACTION: yellow dribbles the ball between the cones and steps on the ball for red ,then Yellow sprints around the far cone to give chase to Red. Red takes possession of the stopped ball and speed dribbles to try to penetrate the 4 yd shooting zone in front of the 4 balls at the opposite end of the grid to shoot and knock a ball off before the 4yd. COACH’S TIP: Adjust the position of the 2nd cone to make it difficult for the defender to get around and give close chase. Then gradually move the cone nearer so the defender has a better chance of catching the Attacker. . Once the player hits release the ball he should take and join to the opposite team side where they now will be the attacker and another team will be defender. so swap happens. Once the 4 players done the coach will reset the cone and balls .

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Diagram of the Thirdman Finish Shooting drill

Thirdman Finish Shooting

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Now the 1st man with the ball starts pass to the central player in D box who is 2nd man. when the 2nd man recieves the ball the 3rd will start run around the pole and run for the ball and shoot in the target. After shooting he will be the 2nd man and 2nd man will be the 1st man. The 1st man after pass will be join in the 3rd man pole. When left third man finish and join to the 2nd man pole the the another 1st man will start and the 2nd man now will give advance pass to the rigth side. The cycle goes like left and right.

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Diagram of the Through ball attacking drill drill

Through ball attacking drill

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Field Layout: Divide the half-field into three zones Waiting Zone: For the next attacking team. Possession Zone: Attackers (4) vs. Defenders (2). Attacking Third: Includes an offside line and the goal with a goalkeeper. *Three teams of 4 players each. Two defenders and four attackers are active at a time. Goalkeeper in the goal. The coach starts by passing to one of the attackers in the Possession Zone. Attackers must combine passes while two defenders apply pressure to recover the ball. Attackers aim to play a through ball past the offside line into the Attacking Third. Two attackers make timed runs into the Attacking Third to receive the ball and finish on goal. Defenders must stay compact and attempt to intercept or regain possession. If defenders recover the ball, they clear it out of play. Once the attack is completed The two attackers who finished move to the sidelines to become defenders in the next round. The two current defenders join the Waiting Zone. Four players from the Waiting Zone enter as attackers. This ensures all players rotate through attacking, defending, and waiting roles. Key coaching point Posession,through ball,support,communication,teamwork,scann,decision making.Fast attack, halfside check,

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Diagram of the Transition Attacking drill drill

Transition Attacking drill

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This drill is attacking transition drill which devvelops the situation in the ttacking third and left anfd right flank area. @coaches will supply the ball , 3 types of grid . where one grid has 2v2 and other 2 grid has 1v1 . 3 girds will have goal post. small post in the small girds and big post in the big grid .keep the grid size according to the age wise. coach plays to the attackers in 2v2 situation. Once the ball is finish 2 coaches will supply to 1v1 grid where 2 attackers and 2 defenders moves and finish in 2v2. once its done. the players will move out and next set of players will enter in to 2v2 . the cycle repeats. key coaching points Quick transition, finishing,shooting, accuracy,teamwork,decision making,awarness, communication.

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