Width to Goal

Objective

• -Build a shot from a wide area
• -Use support in the box
• -Finish after a simple wide attack

Setup

1. 1Mark a wide pitch with channels down both sides and a mini goal at one end.
2. 2Place cone starting spots for a winger, a central runner and a finisher.
3. 3Use bibs to separate attackers and defenders or passive markers.
4. 4Keep balls on the wide side so service comes in quickly.

How to play

1. 1An attacker works the ball down the wide channel.
2. 2They deliver a pass or cross into the central area.
3. 3A runner arrives to finish into the mini goal.
4. 4Everyone rotates so each player has a turn in the wide role and the finishing role.
5. 5Add a defender later if the group is ready for more pressure.

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 into the same space
• -Crossing without looking up
• -Being static in the middle