Garbage Goals

Garbage Goals

This drill teaches Grit, Focus and FUN.

This Drill Highlights:

  • Shooting

  • Quick Decision Making

  • Ball Handling in Small Spaces

Description:

Start with two attacking lines at the top of the 8M, with their backs turned away from the goal.  To begin each play, the coach will roll out a ground ball and blow the whistle. The first two players turn and fight for the ground ball.  The winner is the attacker and tries to get a fast “garbage goal” while the loser defends her. 

As soon as the play is over, the next group goes.  This drill is meant to be fast.

Equipment:

Whistle, Balls, Goalie and Goal

Highlighted Skills:

Ground balls inside the 8M, Quick shooting, Good ball handling, Fast decisions and Solid defensive.

Key Coaching Points:

Don’t let the losers of the game give up.  Coach the defense to force the attacker to take a hard, outside shot without fouling.  Coach the attackers to control the ball and get off a nice, quick shot.

Diagram of Drill:

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