DRILL
8-on-3 Goalscoring
  • Purpose
    When opponents are outnumbered, it''s important to turn those situations into goalscoring opportunities. This drill works on quick handball to move the ball into a position for a running shot on goal.
  • Focus
    Skills under pressure, Decision Making, Run & Carry, Goalkicking, Stoppages
  • Skills
    GoalKicking, Handballing, Tackle, Shepherd, Crumb
  • 18+
    Players

  • 15+
    Ages

  • 1
    Balls

  • 8
    Cones

  • 80
    Distance

  • 3
    Opp Strip

  • Line (A) start at the 50m line, facing away from goal, Line (B) start facing towards goal about 80m away, the defenders start in-between the two lines
  • Coach kicks or rolls ball towards line (A)
  • Line (A) gather the ball, draw opponents and use sideways handball to work the ball to Line (B) who are running towards goal
    Defenders trying to force line (A) to turnover the ball by tackling, blocking and bumping
  • Line (B) provide central running options for (A) to use, and once a player has been released, they take a running shot on goal
    (B) must time their run

Gather Give Bump

GROUPS OF
AGES 13+

Kick & Follow-up Hands

PLAYERS 16+
AGES 11+

Help After Poor Disposal

PLAYERS 20+
AGES 13+