2 vs 1 finishing drill
A simple 2 v 1 shooting drill. Player 1 passes to player 2. A third player then comes in as a defender to try and prevent the shot.
Finishing / Shooting Football Drills
1-2 Jinking Shooting Drill
Simple jink, 1-2 then shoot.
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2 v 1 with gates
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3rd Man Runs
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Defending Football Drills
Tig gates
Set up some cone gates. 1v1 player has to lose opponent and get through gates.
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Defender Mirroring
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2 v 1 with gates
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Tackling Football Drills
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