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Forward Finishing after Long Balls
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Forward Finishing after Long Balls

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

Setup

  • Cones
  • Markers
  • Minimum 5 balls
  • 1 goal

Procedure

Positioned centrally in front of the goal, the forward is ready inside the cone square. He receives the ball from 5 positions in different ways:

    1. Low ball from the left side for a direct finish with the left foot
    1. High ball halfway down the left field (finishing with 2-3 touches)
    1. Central low ball with back to the goal
    1. 2nd high ball halfway down the right field (finishing with 2-3 touches)
    1. High cross from the right

Tip

Coaching Points:

  • Anticipation for the next station
  • Meet the ball assertively
  • First touch towards the goal
  • Precision in finishing

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Group training
Exercise level
Intermediate
Training Location
Pitch