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It's important with finishing we create realistic practice to ensure players are able to finish under pressure. In this drill players practice finishing in and around the 18 yard box, while defenders go 1 v 1 in high pressure situations

Coaching Objectives

This drill will work on players creativity, ability to find space in tight areas and their finishing ability, as well as their counter pressing actions upon loss of possession. The defenders will be looking at their 1v1 defending, shot blocking, balance and cover, as well as their communication skills. They will also have the opportunity to work on their ability to start a counter attack as the practice progresses 

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 20 Players
  • 2 Goals
  • 10 Bibs
  • 60x40 y

What the Players Do

Area 60x40 with a 5-yard pocket of space centrally.  10 v 10 including 2 gk’s, each team split into 2 groups of 5v4 in favour of attacking team in each zone.  Practice starts with…