Three-Touch Finishing | Passing & Finishing Around the Penalty Area

Overview

• Run it with 8 players
• Field size is 40m x 50m
• Work mainly around the penalty area
• Fits every age group, from youth all the way up to the top level

Objectives

• Sharpen the accuracy of quick passing combinations in front of goal
• Build the mindset that all four players stay involved in the build-up
• Create an environment where the player receiving the final ball can finish with confidence
• Pick up finishing techniques you can actually use in a game

Setup

A base drill where four players set up in a diamond on the edge of the box and use quick passing to create a shooting chance.

１）Set up four players on the edge of the penalty area in a diamond shape (front, back, left, right)

２）Player 1 starts with the ball

３）Move the ball quickly between the four players — aim for one to three touches before it goes on to the next player

４）Vary the passing patterns so everyone stays involved in the movement

５）After a set number of passes (for example, 5), the player who receives the final ball finishes

６）Lose the ball, and you restart right away with a different group of four