One of the marks of a good soccer players is the ability to instantly make the right decision, in any game situation. "Decision training" is an integral part of the exercises in this article, alongside a number of technical/tactical coaching concepts. in each session, players have to make decisions, and all of these decision situations involve weighing one risk against another. As a result, not only is this session a lot of fun for players, it also gives the coach valuable insight into his players' self-confidence and willingness to take risks.
Setup
Set up two standard goals with goalkeepers side by side.
Mark out six shooting positions in front of each goal. Assign points to each position according to difficulty.
Divide players into two teams and assign one to each goal.
Sequence
The first two players start at the same time.
Before shooting, they choose their position, thereby choosing the number of points they stand to score for the team.
Which team ends up with points?
Variations
If one shooter scores more than other, his team scores a bonus point.
Shots taken with the weak foot count double.
Players volley at the goal.
Players juggle the ball three times, then volley at the goal.
Tips and Corrections
After each round, both teams reshuffle their lineups so players have a chance to shoot against different opponents. The in the lead announces its lineup first.
Shooters should clearly announce their shooing positions before setting up their shots, no chanegs are allowed afterward.
