Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): 2v1 into 3v2 Finishing

One Touch & Finish (20 mins)

SetUp

Penatly Area

4x4 box

Organization

Players set up as shown.

Player A starts with the ball and passes to B who checks open. Player B passes quickley into C who has one touch and one shot from the box. Players follow their pass and a new ball starts from the opposite side.

Progressions

1) When player C receives the ball he plays a one touch pass back to B, player B shoots

2) When player B receives the ball B plays back to A, player A plays into C who finishes 1st time

Coaching Points

Speed of Action - Quick passing/shooting

Quality of touch before shooting

Accuracy of finish, in corners away from keeper, through keepers legs etc

3v2 Target Striker (20 mins)

SetUp

Double Penatly Area

Organization

Players set up as shown.

Player A starts with the ball and passes to B. Player B passes quickley into C under pressure from the defender. Player B joins Player D to form a 3v2 to goal. Defenders and striker remain, other players follow their pass and a new ball starts from the opposite side.

Progressions/Options

1) The attacker should be encouraged to turn and shoot as 1st option where possible

2) Play back to player B/D to create a 3v2

*Start with the defender being able to win the ball only after 1st touch

**Progress to full pressure

Coaching Points

Speed of Action - Quick passing, sharp movement/runs

Counter Movement before checking to the ball (C)

How to receive under pressure

Type of support runs from (B & D)

Positive touches with end goal to get a quality shot on goal

Encourage creativity when on the ball