Shooting and Quick Transitions: Combinations, 3v3, and Counterattacks

This session focused on shooting combines one-touch play technical drills, specific work around the penalty area, small-sided 3v3 games with support, and quick attacking transitions through possession play followed by counterattacks.

Drill #1

Combinations with a one-touch play circuit and supporting player

Ideal as a warm-up, this exercise is a great way to get started. Remember to emphasize the importance of verbal communication, as well as visual communication (off-the-ball runs and movements). This drill was used during a session at Liverpool by Jurgen Klopp....

Drill #2

Specific Forwards: Shooting Around the Edge of the Box

Shooting drill with numerous variations, this exercise will definitely appeal to your attacking players. Directional controls, shots, quickness: it's all there!...

Drill #3

3v3: shooting with outside support and delayed runs

3v3 shooting sequence where players use the wide players as support before attacking the shooting area....

Drill #4

Possession game in 4v4 followed by a 2v1 counterattack

This drill is ideal for working on counterattacks in match situations. You can implement different variations to add rhythm to a session and offer a quality drill to your players (exercise used by Manchester City in April 2019)....

Session Objectives & Focus Areas

Shooting Passes Counter-pressing Positional play Circuit Cognitive Scanning Using width Overload Support Counterattack Possession

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