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Attacking

Finishing Under Pressure — 1v1 to Goal

Quick bolt-on after scrimmage cools down: attacker receives from a server, turns, takes on a defender at 80 percent, finishes

Theme

Attacking

Duration

10 min

Players (min–rec–max)

16–16–16

Equipment

cones, balls, bibs

Set-up

Quick bolt-on after scrimmage cools down: attacker receives from a server, turns, takes on a defender at 80 percent, finishes. Two goals active simultaneously. Prioritise your strikers and wide attackers here — everyone else rotates through.

Coaching points

  • First touch sets the shot — it's not two separate decisions
  • Pick your corner before you shoot; don't hit and hope
  • Defender: force the angle, don't just open the gate

Progressions

  • Add a time limit — must shoot within 4 seconds of receiving
  • Keeper comes out: attacker must decide to shoot early or go round