Combination passing and shooting in pairs

The purpose of this drill is work on combination passes that can lead to a shot on goal

• 1 Goal
• 3 groups of 3
• 3 soccer balls per group
• Set up players 15 yards back from the goal

Player 1 will start with the ball and pass it to player 2 is touch it to their left or right depending on player 1’s preferences.

Player 1 will have a first time shot on goal.

If you have a goalkeeper you add them into the goal to make it more realistic, if you don’t you can add little gates in the corners of the goals, and if a player scores between the gates they will get 3 points instead of one.

Once the previous team has taken a shot then the next team can begin their combination pass.

Rotate around the stations every 5 minutes so each team has opportunities to shoot from different areas.

• Communicate with your teammate as to where you want the ball to be set
• If you cannot take your shot the first time make sure your first touch is out of your feet so you are then able to take your shot.
• Keep your head up before you take your shot so you have a picture in your head of what you are trying to do

• How does your team know where to pass you the ball?
• If I cannot take my shot the first time what can I do instead?
• How do I know where the goalkeeper is?