Finishing: 1v1 Against the Goalkeeper After a Lay-off
Finishing practice where an attacker enters a 1v1 with the recovering defender and goalkeeper following a lay-off. Develops first touch, acceleration, and composure.
In possession · Scoring2 lines + goalkeeperPenalty box + 20mU10 to seniors12 mins
Organisation
- • Attackers line up 30m from goal, defenders in a line next to the goalpost.
- • A bounce player is positioned centrally at 22m.
- • Goalkeeper in goal, plenty of balls with the attackers.
Rules
- • Attacker plays into the bounce player and receives the return pass in their stride.
- • Defender sets off as soon as the bounce player touches the ball.
- • Attacker has 6 seconds to score.
- • Switch lines after every rep.
Coaching points
- • First touch forward into space.
- • Assess the goalkeeper: if they rush out, look to round them or execute a dink.
- • Keep finishes low and across into the far corner.
- • Maintain your acceleration, do not allow the recovery run to catch you.
Variations
- • Easier: Defender starts a second later.
- • Harder: Defender starts closer to the attacker.
- • 2v1: A second attacker joins the attack.