ERLING HAALAND | MOVEMENTS BEYOND | TECHNICAL PRACTICE

This Erling Haaland technical practice (drill) is focused on movements beyond to score.
STRUCTURE
• Area sizes: Relevant half pitch size
• Arrange the pitch as shown in the video. Place one (1) large goal at the end of the area and place the mannequins as shown in the video.
• The practice requires two (2) outfield players.
• The practice requires one (1) goalkeeper.
• The practice commences with the striker positioned behind the mannequins. The coach plays a pass into the serving player, and the striker times the movement in behind the mannequins as the serving player releases the ball.
• Use different mannequins to make runs in behind.
• Use different angles of passes for the serving player.
STRESSES
• Try and score within 3-5 seconds.
• Introduce offsides (age dependent).
• Encourage the striker to hit the target after receiving the pass.
• Add a recovering defender
• PHYSICAL LOAD: Adjust area sizes based on physical outcomes. Use larger areas for high sprints/distances and smaller areas for accelerations/decelerations.
SOLUTIONS
INDIVIDUAL
• SCAN - See the ball, mannequin and goal
• SUPPORT - Movements to build speed and break the defensive line
• SUPPLY - Shift the ball into the space and shoot
COACHES TIP
“Look to be at full speed when breaking the defensive
line”