Back To Goal Receiving

Objective

• -Hold the ball up against a defender
• -Decide between set, spin and turn
• -Link play with a supporting runner

Setup

1. 1Mini goal at one end with a target zone.
2. 2Server on the halfway line, striker with a defender behind.
3. 3Support player wide of the server.

How to play

1. 1Server plays into the striker who holds off the defender.
2. 2Striker sets to support or spins in behind to finish.
3. 3Six reps then rotate roles.

Progressions

• +Two defenders
• +One touch set only

Regressions

• -Passive defender
• -Allow three touches to control

Variations

• -Add a second striker for combinations
• -Score double for a spin and finish

Common mistakes

• -Turning blind into the defender
• -Weak body position so the defender wins it
• -Taking too long on the ball