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8-on-3 Goalscoring

Focus
Skills under pressure, Decision Making, Run & Carry, Goalkicking, Stoppages.
Skills
GoalKicking, Handballing, Tackle, Shepherd, Crumb.
Purpose
When opponents are outnumbered, it''s important to turn those situations into goalscoring opportunities. This drill works on quick handball to move the ball into a position for a running shot on goal.
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Players
18+
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Ages
15+
ball
Balls
1+
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Cones
8
distance
Distance (max)
80m
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Opp. tops
3
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Visible opposition strip: 3

  • Setup

    Line (A) start at the 50m line, facing away from goal, Line (B) start facing towards goal about 80m away, the defenders start in-between the two lines

  • Step 1

    Coach kicks or rolls ball towards line (A)

  • Step 2

    Line (A) gather the ball, draw opponents and use sideways handball to work the ball to Line (B) who are running towards goal
    Defenders trying to force line (A) to turnover the ball by tackling, blocking and bumping

  • Step 3

    Line (B) provide central running options for (A) to use, and once a player has been released, they take a running shot on goal
    (B) must time their run
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8
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls/grp
ball
1
Cones
cone
1
Distance (max)
distance
15m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Run & Carry.
Skills
Shepherd, Crumb.
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Kick & Follow-up Hands

Players
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16+
Ages
profile
11 +
Balls
ball
1+
Cones
cone
4
Distance (max)
distance
80m
Focus
Hard Running, Front & Square.
Skills
Handballing, Kick Long, Shepherd.
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play
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Help After Poor Disposal

Players
group
20+
Ages
profile
13 +
Balls
ball
6+
Cones
cone
6
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Focus
Hard Running, Front & Square, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking.
Skills
GoalKicking, Kicking, Handballing, Crumb.
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Draw the Opponent 3-on-1

Players
group
12+
Ages
profile
15 +
Balls
ball
1
Cones
cone
6
Distance (max)
distance
60m
Focus
Skills under pressure, Decision Making, Run & Carry.
Skills
Tackle, Shepherd, Handball Quick.
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Three Man Weave

Players
group
15+
Ages
profile
15 +
Balls
ball
1
Cones
cone
6
Distance (max)
distance
30m
Skills
Shepherd, Handball Quick.
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Long Direct Kicks

Players
group
25+
Ages
profile
11 +
Balls
ball
2+
Cones
cone
10
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Skills
GoalKicking, Kick Long, Shepherd, Crumb.
play
video

Short to a Diagonal Lead

Players
group
18+
Ages
profile
6 +
Balls
ball
3+
Cones
cone
6
Distance (max)
distance
40m
Skills
Kick Long.
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video

Circle Tag Goalkicking

Players
group
20+
Ages
profile
6 +
Balls
ball
2
Cones
cone
0
Distance (max)
distance
160m
Focus
Hard Running, Run & Carry, Forward line delivery, Goalkicking.
Skills
GoalKicking, Kicking, Handballing, Crumb.
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