Drill: Slow Break Trailer Shooting Drill

Purpose of the Drill

This drill helps players:

• Execute a slow break offensive transition

• Identify the trailing player as a scoring option

• Connect passes on the move and finish with a high-quality shot

Drill Setup

• Set up four lines of players:

  • Two outside lines (wings)

  • Two lines up top (midfield center)

• The drill simulates a 3v2 or 4v3 slow break.

• Wing players carry the ball down the field.

  • They either roll back or pass behind to the trailer coming from up top.

• The trailer receives the pass and has two options:

  • Take a crank shot from up top

  • Dodge forward and finish closer to goal

Tactical Focus

• Read the defense and recognize if the trailer is open

• Use proper timing and passing angles during the transition

• Make quick decisions: shoot right away or drive to goal?

Drill Variations

• Add passive defenders to apply light pressure

• Limit the number of cradles before passing or shooting

• Include a goalie to simulate real shooting pressure

Coaching Tips

• Emphasize verbal and visual communication

• Reinforce pace control – not all breaks need to be fast

• Teach boys how to be effective in a second-wave transition