Finishing Turn and Shoot

Objective

• -Combine a turn with an immediate strike
• -Create the yard of space needed to shoot
• -Shoot early rather than taking extra touches

Setup

1. 1A receiving cone 20 yards out facing away from goal in a 32 x 26 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 with the server, keeper in goal.

How to play

1. 1Server plays into the striker who is facing away from goal.
2. 2Striker turns with one touch and shoots with the second.
3. 3Alternate the turning side each rep.
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

• -Too many touches before the shot
• -Turning into the crowded side
• -Rushing the shot and leaning back over the ball