Timing and Movement

Improve attacking movement, timing of runs, one-touch finishing, and heading technique for lofted crosses.

Setup: • This exercise focuses on finishing from the edge of the box & from crosses. • Rotations ensure all players experience different finishing scenarios. Execution: 1. Combination Play & Central Finish: ◦ Player 1 passes to Player 2, who exchanges passes with Player 3. ◦ Player 2 then finishes first-time from the edge of the box. 2. Mini Goal Finish: ◦ Player 1 plays a pass in front of Player 3, who finishes first-time into the mini goal. 3. Crossing & Aerial Finishing: ◦ The wide server plays the ball down the line for Player 1. ◦ The crosser delivers a cross into the box for Players 2 and 3 to attack. ◦ Players must vary their runs to attack different areas. 4. Rotation: ◦ Players rotate around the stations to practice different finishing types.