Angle Finish

Objective

• -Finish from different angles
• -Improve dribbling control into shooting space
• -Encourage accurate placement from wider lanes

Setup

1. 1Create two wide starting channels leading to the same goal.
2. 2Place cones to make a central no-go zone for the first run.
3. 3Set a goalkeeper in a full-size goal if available.
4. 4Have players queue at both wide starting points with balls.

How to play

1. 1The first player dribbles down the outside lane.
2. 2At the cone marker, they cut inside and shoot across goal.
3. 3The next player goes from the opposite side straight after.
4. 4After a few minutes, allow a supporting runner to overlap and receive a pass before the shot.
5. 5Keep the work fast and move both queues regularly.

Progressions

• +Two-Touch Limit: drop to one touch in the central area
• +Weak Foot Only: add a defender to raise the pressure
• +Tempo Clock: cut the clock to four seconds
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Two-Touch Limit: allow three touches while the picture is learned
• -Weak Foot Only: static, unopposed reps before adding movement
• -Tempo Clock: extend the clock to ten seconds
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Two-Touch Limit — Players are limited to two touches — one to control, one to release.
• -Weak Foot Only — Every touch, pass and finish must be with the weaker foot.
• -Tempo Clock — The ball must reach the end action inside six seconds or the rep restarts.
• -Scan and Cue — The coach shows a colour or number and the receiver must call it before their first touch.
• -Shadow Pressure — A shadow defender applies half pressure and can win the ball only after the first touch.
• -Score Challenge — Run it as a timed competition — pairs or teams count successful reps and compare scores.
• -1-to-1 Session — Run as an individual session: coach serves, one player works through the reps with rest built in.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Running too straight at goal
• -Shooting before balance is set
• -Ignoring the far side of the goal