U12 and up . Finish the attack . Finish under pressure
Finishing Arcade: Five Goals
Includes heading. U.S. Soccer does not allow heading for players 10 and under, and limits it for ages 11 to 13 to practice only, 15 to 20 headers a week.
Set up
- Field
- Place 4 small goals, using training sticks or Pugg Goals, near the 4 corners of the penalty area.
- Players
- 9 or more players. Divide the group into two teams of 4.
- Keeper
- Yes. Put a goalkeeper in the full-size goal.
- Balls
- Position the coach at the top of the box with a large supply of balls.
How it runs
- 1.Blue attacks goals 1 and 3 while defending goals 2 and 4.
- 2.Red attacks goals 2 and 4 while defending goals 1 and 3.
After each rep
When the goalkeeper saves, return the ball to the coach, who restarts either by passing to a team or by serving a 50/50 ball.
How to win
A finish into a small goal is worth 1 point. Either team may also score on the full-size goal, but only with a header or volley. A goal in the full-size net is worth 2 points.
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