Front Post Flick

Objective

• -Attack front-post crosses
• -Finish with head or foot from a set service
• -Improve timing of runs across the goal

Setup

1. 1Create a wide crossing lane and a scoring area in front of goal.
2. 2Use a mini goal or full-size goal with a keeper.
3. 3Place a crosser wide and two attackers in the box.
4. 4Mark the front-post run with cones.

How to play

1. 1The crosser sends a ball into the front-post area.
2. 2The first attacker darts across the marker to meet it.
3. 3The finish can be a flick, header, or touch and shot depending on the ball.
4. 4The second attacker follows for any rebound.
5. 5Reset quickly and alternate delivery sides.

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

• -Waiting under the ball
• -Running flat across the box
• -Stopping after the first touch