🔧 Set-up: Area: 20x15 meters with a full-size goal Players: 1 goalkeeper, 3–4 strikers rotating, 2 midfielders for service Equipment: Several footballs, cones marking passing positions ⚽ Activity: Laces Strike (Power Focus): A midfielder plays a pass or cutback to the striker at the edge of the box The striker strikes through the ball with their laces, keeping their body over the ball to maintain accuracy Goalkeeper attempts to save, forcing strikers to place shots intelligently Instep Finish (Placement Focus): The striker receives a pass from the midfielder inside the penalty box Uses the inside of the foot to guide the ball into the corner Focus is on composure and accuracy rather than force Instinctive Finish (Reaction Focus): A midfielder delivers a low-driven cross or fast pass across goal The striker reacts quickly, using the outside of their foot to flick or redirect the ball into the net Helps develop finishing under pressure when adjustments are needed in tight spaces ✅ Coaching Points: Keep body over the ball when striking with laces to keep shots low Open body when finishing with the inside of the foot to guide into corners React quickly to unpredictable balls and maintain composure under pressure Encourage proper timing of runs to meet crosses effectively Focus on accuracy before power, especially in tight spaces
