🔧 Set-up: Area: 25x20 meters with a goal at one end Players: 1 goalkeeper, 3–4 strikers rotating Equipment: Several footballs, cones to mark approach angles ⚽ Activity: The striker begins centrally, just outside the penalty box A coach or teammate plays a through ball toward the striker The striker must quickly assess if the goalkeeper is rushing out or going to ground If the keeper commits low, the striker lifts the ball over them using a delicate chip technique Players practise chipping from different angles and distances to improve accuracy and decision-making Rotate strikers, ensuring they attempt chips against both aggressive and passive goalkeeper approaches ✅ Coaching Points: Focus on subtle technique: get under the ball with the front of the foot Keep the head steady and eyes on the ball when chipping Use minimal backlift to disguise the chip from the goalkeeper Judge the goalkeeper’s positioning early to decide whether to chip Practise composure and timing rather than power
