ATTACKING PLAY TO FINISH IN THE FINAL 3RD



    ATTACKING PLAY TO FINISH IN THE FINAL 3RD

     
    This ATTACKING PLAY TO FINISH IN THE FINAL 3RD has been donated by qualified Football Coach Matthew Kirckwood, from elite academy soccer coaching. We thank Matthew and recommend his coaching and website.

    Difficulty - Medium/Hard AGE 12+ YEARS


    ATTACKING PLAY TO FINISH IN THE FINAL 3RD LEVEL 2  is aimed at developing build up play in order to create a crossing opportunity into the 18 yard box, with a finish on goal.



    Session Requirements


    - At least 7 players, but ideally 14+ to work both sides of the pitch.
    - Half of full sizes pitch
    - 1 full sized goal
    - Bag of footballs
    - Cones
    - Poles if possible, if not, cones would suffice



    Information


    - Player on the half way line, plays into the man opposite him. He then arcs his run towards the centre of pitch, whilst the player who has just received the ball, lays the ball into the player far left. He then plays back inside into the first man, and continues his run down the channel. The first man plays a through ball in front of the wide player, who must deliver a cross into the 18 yard box.
    - Once players one and two have released there passes, it's important that they move effectively, and quickly into the box.
    - Once this has been completed, the ball gets thrown out by the Goalkeeper, back into the first man to start the process all over again.
    - If you have enough, then the second go will be on the right hand side (group 2).

    Coaching Points

    - Good, firm passes into players

    - Movement is vital - Don't run in straight lines

    - When playing the through pass before the cross, ensure it's played in front of him to keep play quick

    - Ensure speed at all times, but must be under control

    - Communicate

    - When crossing, aim low and hard into 'second six yard box' (area between six yard box and goalkeeper)

    - Work on finishing from crosses if needed i.e. aiming into corners, body shape, approach etc.


    Progressions

    - Work from both sides developing both feet

    - Add defenders into the box when crossing

    - Add defending into CM to put pressure on the pass

    - Extend the area to play longer passes


     

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