Place a starting cone 12 yards out and a shooting cone 6-8 yards out.
Coach rolls the ball out slowly to player who must control it then dribble and shoot within three seconds. Score one point per successful control/shot.
Same player repeats three times then goes to back of line.
With more mobile players, roll the ball slightly to one side, and make the player move to get behind the ball, control it and shoot.
Points of Emphasis:
First-touch control
Think quickly and react
When to Use:
Teaching positional play and also teaching players to react quickly in game-like situations.
Intermediate Ability — Control and Shoot (with chasers)
Purpose of the Drill
Develop quick thinking in players.
Develop good player reaction under pressure.
Steps
Divide players into three teams: shooting team, defending team and goalkeeping team.
Set up a 4-yard-by-2-yard goal, shooting cone at 15 yards and a defender's cone at 20 yards.
Coach stands to the side of the goal and rolls out a ball to the shooter.
Shooter controls the ball, then dribbles and shoots.
As the shooter receives the ball, the defender is released and tries to chase and tackle the shooter.
Shooter can shoot at any time. Goalkeepers must remain within 1 yard of the goal line.
Players return to their group after the shot.
Rotate groups after five minutes.
Points of Emphasis: Allow players to express themselves.
When to Use:
Good when preparing players for games and increases the chances of them thinking correctly when under pressure.
