Dribbling Slalom and Finish

How to run it

Dribble through poles, set up the shot and finish on goal. The drill combines close control with a finish and gives the goalkeeper plenty of saves.

Set-up

Seven poles in a row 2 m apart, about 20 m from goal. A start cone in front of the poles. Players queue with a ball each. Goalkeeper in goal.

Instructions

1. 1Players queue at the start cone with a ball each. Goalkeeper in goal.
2. 2The first one dribbles a slalom between the poles with small touches. The next steps up to the start cone.
3. 3After the last pole: take the ball diagonally towards goal and set up the finish.
4. 4Shot into the far corner. The goalkeeper saves or concedes.
5. 5The next player starts the slalom. The shooter runs back outside the lane and fetches the ball.
6. 6The second player goes right after the poles and sets up the shot.
7. 7Finish with the left or right foot – the goalkeeper has reset.
8. 8The third player starts. Those who have shot return to the queue.
9. 9Take the ball towards the left side and set up.
10. 10Finish. Keep going until everyone has shot three times from both sides.

Coaching points

• Ball close to the foot between the poles – use both the inside and the outside.
• Look up after the last pole so you see the goalkeeper before you shoot.
• Placement beats power: aim low into the corner.
• Start the next player when the first is halfway so there is no queue.

Variations

Equipment

• 7 × Pole