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Finishing in the Centre from the Shooting Zone
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Finishing in the Centre from the Shooting Zone

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

Pitch: Tall cones and cones mark out the playing area and the finishing zone; there is a goal at one end.

Equipment: Tall cones, cones, 1 goal and several balls.

Players: Two groups at positions A and B; plus goalkeepers.

Procedure

  • Player A passes to Player B.
  • Player B moves towards the ball, takes it into the shooting zone with the first touch and finishes with the second touch.
  • A direct follow-up shot is allowed.
  • Player B then joins the queue at group A.
  • Player B then plays the ball to Player A, and the sequence is repeated in the other direction.

Variations: Have the first player dribble through the cones with a feint.

Tip

  • Have the players train with both feet.
  • Take the ball straight towards goal.
  • Make sure that the whole group keeps up the pace.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Indoor Pitch