Reactive Shooting Drill
Reactive Shooting Drill
FINISHING DRILL
10/23/20242 min read
Setup and Instructions:
Setup:
Set up a line of cones as it showed in the video, positioned just outside the penalty area.
Place three attacking players in a staggered line (Player 1, Player 2, and Player 3).
A passer stands behind the first cone line, ready to play passes into the attackers.
Add a goalkeeper to make it more game-realistic.
Instructions:
Player 1/2: Positioned just in the start of the area, Player 2 will play a one-touch back pass to the first passer. After making the pass, Player 1 moves either to the left or right.
Player 3: Positioned near Player 2, Player 3 reacts to Player 2’s movement. If Player 2 moves left, Player 3 shifts right, and vice versa. Player 3 then receives a pass from the first passer and plays it back with one touch to Player 2.
Player 2: Positioned to finish the drill, Player 2 takes the shot on goal after receiving the one touch pass back from Player 3.
All players reset for the next phase, rotating roles.
Key Coaching Points
Timing: Players should move in sync with the seond player’s action, anticipating where space will open up.
Communication: Players need to signal their intentions to each other clearly.
Quick Reactions: The second and third players must react swiftly to fill gaps or create shooting angles.
Accuracy and Decision-Making: The shooter must decide whether to take a quick shot or reposition for a better angle.
Positioning: Encourage players to maintain good body positioning to facilitate smooth movements and accurate passes.
Questions for the Players
What cues did you notice that helped you decide when to move?
How did your movement impact the space available for your teammates?
What could you do to improve your timing and coordination with your teammates?
How did the presence of defenders will affect your decision-making?
What strategies can you use to better communicate with your teammates during the drill?
Progression Ideas
Add Defenders: Place one or two defenders to mark attackers, increasing pressure and realism (with or without active pressure).
Combination Play: Encourage attackers to combine with one or two passes before shooting.
Different Shooting Angles: Have players receive the ball from the wings or deeper positions.
Incorporate Dribbling: Allow players to take a touch and dribble before passing or shooting to add variety and complexity.
Varying Distances: Change the distances between players and the goal to challenge their adaptability and precision.
This comprehensive drill not only improves shooting and movement coordination but also enhances players' ability to read the game and make quick, effective decisions. Let's get started and see these skills in action!
