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One-Two & Shoot

Players play a simple one-two pass with a partner before shooting on goal. Introduces combination play before finishing for U8–U10.

10 min
3–9 players
Goal, Goalkeeper (optional), 5–8 balls, 2 cones

Objective

Introduce the one-two combination as a way to create a shooting opportunity, linking passing and finishing.

One-Two & Shoot youth soccer drill demonstration

Visual Concept

GKAWOne-Two & ShootWall pass → return → shoot

Top-down diagram — Shooting drill layout

Setup

Goal with or without goalkeeper. A feeder stands 15 yards from goal to the side. Shooter starts 20 yards from goal.

How to Run It

1

Pass to feeder

Shooter passes the ball to the feeder and continues their run towards goal.

2

Feeder lays off

Feeder plays the ball back into the path of the oncoming shooter — a simple one-touch layoff.

3

Shoot first time

Shooter receives the layoff and shoots first time on goal.

4

Rotate

Shooter becomes the feeder, feeder joins the back of the shooting line.

Coaching Cues

Pass and move — don't stop after the first pass

Feeder: play the ball into space ahead of the runner, not at their feet

Shooter: get your body shape right as you receive — ready to shoot

Shoot across the goalkeeper — harder to save

Variations

  • Add a passive defender to close down the shooter
  • Feeder must play the ball back within one touch
  • Vary the angle of the feeder to change the shooting angle

Equipment Needed

  • Goal
  • Goalkeeper (optional)
  • 5–8 balls
  • 2 cones

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