Set Up:

The goalkeeper begins the drill with a hard pass between the cones set up just outside the 18. If the pass is well struck, Player 1 lets the ball go thru to Player 2 or Player 3. If the pass is weak, Player 1 can control it and shoot right away from inside of the ‘D’. When the ball goes thru, the receiver (Player 2 in the diagram) plays it back up to Player 1, who then drops it off for Player 3 or 2 to finish. Any variety of three player combinations can be used to set up a finish. After three shots, the goalkeeper switches out.

Coaching Points:

1.  First Touch – Touch the ball forward and create a good angle to strike the pass.

2.  Ball Striking – Take a big last step to the ball, and then hit a driven ball with the laces.

3.  Attitude – Whether you chose to move left or right, to stay home or come out – be aggressive!

Progressions/Regressions:

Progression 1 – Allow Player 1 to turn and shoot when he receives.

Progression 2 – Add a defender and play 3 v 1 to goal.