🔧 Set-up Area: 25x20 meters with a goal at one end Players: 1 goalkeeper, 3–4 strikers rotating, 2 wide players (crossers), 1 defender Equipment: Several footballs, cones marking starting positions ⚽ Activity The striker begins outside the penalty area while wide players position themselves on the wings The ball is played to a wide player, signalling the striker to prepare their movement The striker holds their position, allowing defenders to shift before making a late, explosive run into the box The wide player delivers a low cross or cutback into the penalty area The striker must meet the ball in stride and finish with a controlled first-time shot on goal The defender attempts to track the striker’s movement and block the shot Rotate strikers and wide players, adjusting the timing and angles of the deliveries to keep the drill unpredictable ✅ Coaching Points Emphasise patience before making the run - avoid arriving too early Time runs to attack space created by shifting defenders Communicate with wide players for precise delivery timing Maintain composure and correct body shape when finishing Attack the ball at speed to maximise finishing power
