Category: Passing
Type: Game
DRIVING THE BALL
Description of drill
This game can be played with an entire team or just one player. It is extremely simple to set up and explain, yet the actual game is very difficult to master. Line up ten balls along the 18 yd. line. Without a goalie in net, your athlete must try and drive each ball, one after the other, into the net. This may sound simple at first but let me explain what driving the ball into the net means. Your athletes must drive their balls so that they hit the back of the net on the fly. If they shoot high or wide it’s a miss. If the ball hits any of the goals frame or the ground before hitting the net it’s a miss. This drill is very difficult. Your athletes should hit each ball quickly. As soon as one hits the net or has missed he/she should be ready to hit the next ball. Once your athlete has completed all ten shots, simply tally his/her total goals made and compare that with the rest of his/her teammates.
What to look for Coaches: This is a great game for coaches to promote during small breaks in a practice. In between two drills have a couple of your athletes go head to head. Make it an ongoing thing throughout the year. The winner from each practice takes on a new challenger the next time. It is a great way to relax your team as well as increase their abilities and touch. This game is also great for the individual. When training on your own this game is fun and challenging. Enjoy!
Submitted by: Coach Clay
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