Far Post Find

Objective

• -Attack the far post from corners and wide free kicks
• -Time long runs into space
• -Finish with head or foot from the back post

Setup

1. 1Mark a far-post lane with cones across the box.
2. 2Place a server near the corner and three attackers in bibs at different depths.
3. 3Use defenders inside the area and a goalkeeper if available.
4. 4Keep spare balls by the coach at the corner flag.

How to play

1. 1The server sends the ball toward the far side of the box.
2. 2One attacker starts wide and runs across to the back post.
3. 3A second attacker stays central for the first ball and a third for the rebound.
4. 4Defenders track, challenge and clear the delivery.
5. 5Rotate the roles and serve from both corners.

Progressions

• +Switch To Score: two switches before scoring
• +Five Second Counter-Press: three seconds to win it back
• +Target Zone Bonus: only goals started from a pocket count
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Switch To Score: switch earns a bonus point rather than being compulsory
• -Five Second Counter-Press: eight seconds and fewer opponents
• -Target Zone Bonus: widen the pocket zones
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Switch To Score — A goal only counts after the ball has been switched from one side of the pitch to the other.
• -Five Second Counter-Press — On losing the ball the team has five seconds to win it back before dropping into shape.
• -Target Zone Bonus — Extra points for playing into marked pockets between the lines before finishing.
• -Overload Rotation — One team plays with an extra player for two minutes then the overload rotates.
• -Restart Realism — All restarts are played as in a match — throw-ins, goal kicks and corners rather than a coach ball.
• -Two-Goal Decision — Each team attacks two small goals, so defenders must decide which threat to cover.
• -Limited Touch Build-Up — Maximum three touches in your own half, unlimited once you pass the halfway line.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Drifting into crowded space
• -Running in a straight line
• -Arriving too early and standing still