Rebound Board Finishing Reactions

Objective

• -Finish first time from an unpredictable service
• -React to a loose ball inside the box
• -Build shooting composure at speed

Setup

1. 1Rebound board angled at the edge of the box facing the goal.
2. 2Server with a supply of balls beside the board.
3. 3Strikers queue centrally 16 yards out.

How to play

1. 1Server plays the ball into the board, striker attacks the rebound.
2. 2Finish first time or with one touch and a shot.
3. 3Follow every shot in for the second ball.

Progressions

• +Add a recovering defender
• +Two-second limit to finish

Regressions

• -Bigger goal or no keeper
• -Allow two touches before shooting

Variations

• -Volleys only
• -Score double for a first-time finish

Common mistakes

• -Standing still waiting for the ball
• -Leaning back and lifting finishes over
• -Stopping after the shot