COE (SA) Through Ball and Finish Technique

OBJECTIVE:

Primary – Finishing technique and weight of pass on through ball

Secondary – timing and movement off ball to receive behind defenders 

SET UP:

• Distance from goal may vary according to physical attributes
• ** Create enough space behind to help players understand timing (20-25m from goal)
• GKs optional (more difficult = with GKs)
• 4 x 3-minute round -- R finish; L finish; R finish; L Finish

PROCEDURE:

• PASSER: Player in line initiates play by rolling ball with sole of the foot and play pass behind defender to allow teammate to finish on 1sttouch
• FINISHER: When passer rolls ball with sole = cue to begin movement
  • Peel wide as teammate approaches (be level and outside defender)
  • Receive through pass behind defender
  • FINISH ON 1stTOUCH (emphasizes timing movement and proper weight of pass)
• REGRESSION: 2-Touch (control before shooting)