Turn And Finish

Objective

• -Turn sharply and finish in one action
• -Improve body shape when receiving
• -Develop quick reactions near goal

Setup

1. 1Set a square in front of two mini goals.
2. 2Place one feeder on the outside of the square and one attacker inside.
3. 3Keep a supply of balls with the feeder.
4. 4Use cones to mark a central receiving area.

How to play

1. 1The feeder passes into the attacker inside the square.
2. 2The attacker checks away, receives, turns, and finishes at one of the mini goals.
3. 3The feeder serves the next ball immediately to keep the rhythm high.
4. 4After a set time, rotate roles so everyone attacks and feeds.
5. 5Add a passive defender once players are comfortable.

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

• -Receiving square on
• -Turning the wrong way
• -Taking an extra touch after turning