Finishing One-v-One Lane

Objective

• -Give attackers repeated one-v-one duels
• -Develop the courage to take players on
• -Coach defenders to delay and show one way

Setup

1. 1A lane with a mini goal at each end in a 24 x 16 yards area.
2. 2Set a goal at the end of the area with a keeper or a target zone if no keeper is available.
3. 3Balls at the attacker's start cone, bibs for defenders.

How to play

1. 1Attacker starts with the ball and attacks the defender in the lane.
2. 2Attacker scores in the far goal, defender scores by winning it and hitting the near goal.
3. 3Players swap roles after each duel and rotate lanes.
4. 4Every sequence starts with a pass out and ends with a strike on goal.
5. 5Goals score one, first-time finishes score two, and rebounds must be followed in.

Progressions

• +Cap the sequence at one touch before the strike
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Remove the keeper and finish into a wide target goal
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Coach can throw in a second ball for an instant rebound finish
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Running straight into the defender
• -Defender diving in early
• -Rushing the shot and leaning back over the ball