Instructions

• Prospect lines up in a two point stance with a soccer ball placed on the start line

• Prospect starts at own discretion. Timer begins when prospect dribbles ball off start line

• Prospect dribbles 30 yards as fast as possible

• Prospect attempts to shoot on goal before leaving the Shot Zone

• Shot must be attempted while inside the Shot Zone to qualify (after 30 yard mark but before 34 yard mark)

• Time is recorded when prospect crosses the 30 yard mark

• Points are awarded for making the shot attempt

• Prospect gets 3 attempts, only fastest 10 yard and 30 yard time will be recorded and used

• Number of shots made vs attempted also recorded (x made out of 3 attempts)

Measures: Speed, Dribbling, Accuracy, Control, Finishing, Technique, Game Speed

Measurement Units: Seconds (sec). Displayed to the nearest hundredth of a second. 0.00 & Percentage of shots made.

Measured by: Laser timer system

Why it’s important: Speed is a key asset in counter-attacking situations. Prospects who can cover ground quickly enable their team to transition rapidly, creating opportunities to exploit moments of vulnerability in the opposing defense. The breakaway drill measures the maximum speed a prospect can dribble while remaining under control and ready to finish. Soccer is a game of limited opportunities, and finishing is crucial for capitalizing on those opportunities. Prospects that can convert a higher percentage of chances into goals are more likely to stand out and impact the game.