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LOGINBetter instinctive finishing
A practice to encourage one-touch crossing and shooting and enhance chance conversion.
WHY USE IT
Puts players at an attacking advantage where they can create chances and look to finish.
SET UP
Set up an area relevant to the size of your group with an offside line, a full-sized goal at one end, and two mini-goals staggered at the other. Poles should be positioned as shown in the illustration. This set up should be done twice, with two mirror image pitches next to each other.
Teams play three attackers against two defenders and a goalkeeper on each pitch.
HOW TO PLAY
Attacking team (Blues) start with a player on each pole. The player off the pitch starts with the ball, kicking off a passing pattern to advance the ball into the area. The Blues attack the full-sized goal and get a point for a goal (or two points for a one-touch finish). You can also make it three points for a one-touch finish after a one-touch assist. The Reds look to win the ball back. If they do, they attack the two mini-goals and the same points system applies. Teams rotate roles and pitches, so they get to start the passing pattern in a different shape.
Coaching points
- How can you move to be in the best position to finish first time?
- What technique will help you produce the most accurate shot?
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