Go for goal!

Players line up in formation, (4v4, 5v5 etc.) Each team attacks the opposite goal, trying to score. No tackling.

After one attempt at goal, repeat in the opposite direction. If you have enough players, organise another group to attack in the opposite direction. The two teams play through one another, no defence.

 

Coaching Points

• You should encourage wide players to stay wide, but make sure that they get the ball.

• Demand that the players go to goal as in a real game. This should look like a real game.

• Demand players go to goal at speed.

• Watch the way the players attack: Do they tend to pass quickly or dribble? Who are the ball 'hogs'?

• Which players control the play?

Try These Variations

• All players must touch the ball before final strike at goal.

• Players only have 3 touch, 2 touch ,then 1 touch.

• Get to goal in as few passes as possible.

• Give each player a number. At the start of each attack, call a number. The team must organise so that player takes the final shot on goal.

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