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Parallel Finishing
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Parallel Finishing

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

Pitch: Eight cones mark the starting positions A and B as well as a middle zone as the finishing zone; there is a goal at each end.

Equipment: 2 goals, 8 cones and several balls.

Players: The players spread out evenly across the positions A and B; plus goalkeepers.

Procedure

  • The first players at the positions A and B dribble forward a little at the same time.
  • They play a well-timed pass into the finishing zone of the other player.
  • Both continue their run towards the finishing zone.
  • They finish first time or take one touch depending on the quality of the pass.
  • Afterwards they join the queue next to the goal.

Variations:

  • Dribbling with a feint in front of the middle zone.
  • Diagonal lofted balls.
  • Carry out the drill in the opposite direction of play.
  • Take the ball with the inside or with the outside of the foot.
  • Carry the ball on with the first touch and then finish.

Tip

  • Pick up speed after the pass.
  • Pass the ball into the team-mate's run.
  • Get to the finish quickly.
  • Look up from the ball once more before finishing.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Passing Shot technique/shooting

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination
Quick processing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 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
Intermediate
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch