Goalkicking Race

Focus

Run & Carry, Goalkicking, Fun.

Skills

GoalKicking, Kicking, Handballing, Tackle, Shepherd, Mark Contest.

Purpose

Quick, direct ball movement should be practiced as this form of attack gives the opposition no time to push back and block the space, and reduces the chance of a skill error. This drill practices long direct play in a fun contest to be the quickest to score a goal

Players

20⁺

Ages

6⁺

Balls

Cones

Distance (max)

160m

Setup
Form two teams, assign each a particular starting side of the ground, each team has a ball.
Step 1
Teams spread out on their half of the ground, one player is designated to kick-in.
Step 2
The coach starts the race with a 'go' or whistle, both fullbacks kick-in from the goalsquare. Each team must legally move the ball the length of the field by foot and hand.

Look for taller players with kicks, smaller players must make front and square position
Step 3
Each team must touch the ball on the goal line at the other end of the ground.
Step 4
Each team then return the ball the length of the field until a player is within range and kicks a goal on the run.
Step 5
The team who is first to score a goal wins the round

Optionally, keep score and play a series

Optionally, switch starting sides of the ground on occasion
Step 6
Optionally for U/14 and above, hand out between 1-3 opposition strips to players on each side. These players try to force a turnover by applying pressure to opposition players.

If a scrimmage forms, quickly break it up by awarding possession to the attacking team.