Overview
- Smart runs in behind the back line
- Sharp lateral movement in front of the back line
- Cool, composed finishing under pressure
- Getting into the right spots as the attack flows
Objectives
- Sharpen the timing of your runs into scoring spots
- Learn how to attack the gaps in the back line
- Build composure AND accuracy in the moment you finish
- Add attacking movement your players can actually use on game day
Setup
Use a third of the field for a two-phase finishing drill. Phase 1 is no pressure, Phase 2 looks more like the real thing — together they sharpen how your players time runs both behind and in front of the back line.
1) Basic setup: split the field into thirds and start with 5 players near the goal side. Three attackers, two players supporting the passes.
2) Phase 1 – Finishing off the run in behind: before the ball comes, your player times a run in behind the back line. They receive it on the move and finish with no pressure.
3) Phase 2 – Finishing off movement up top: your player works side to side in front of the back line, receives a ball from wide, and finishes. Have them stay aware of the distance to the defenders.
See the coaching points & progressions
Visualize the movement on an online tactics board,
and share it with your players and staff.
⚽ See the full drill on TATIBO →
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