🔧 Set-up: Area: Penalty box and surrounding area Players: 1 striker, 2 wingers, 1 midfielder, 2 defenders, 1 goalkeeper Equipment: Several footballs, cones to mark starting positions ⚽ Activity: Striker begins centrally while wingers and the attacking midfielder provide crosses and passes into the box Striker must anticipate deliveries and adjust their movement to meet the ball Goalkeeper and defenders attempt to clear or save shots; striker reacts quickly to second-ball and rebound opportunities When the ball is cleared from the penalty area, supporting players immediately feed another ball back in Striker alternates between near-post and far-post blindside runs to exploit defensive gaps Coach calls out finishing methods (first-time shot, dribble, cut-back) to develop decision-making under pressure Defenders apply realistic pressure to force quick movement and reaction speed ✅ Coaching Points: Anticipate where the ball will land before it arrives Stay alert for rebounds and second-ball chances Time runs to lose defenders and arrive unmarked Stay composed when reacting at high speed Adjust body shape quickly to different finishing scenarios
