Warm Up – Finishing Activation

Created using Tactics Manager

🔧 How to set up the activity:

  • Place 5 cones gates in a semi circle 10-12 yards from goal
  • Player starts behind the first gate with coach next to the goal with 5 balls

âš½ Activity:

  • Player sprints through the gate, receives a pass from the coach and finishes first time
  • The player then sprints back and goes through the next cone and repeats for all 5 gates
  • Add variety: volleys, half volleys, left foot, right foot etc.
  • Time each round (e.g. 30 seconds to finish all balls).
  • Keep tally of goals per round.

✅ Coaching points:

  • Keep head steady over ball when striking.
  • Get feet set quickly before shot.
  • Hit through the ball with laces for power or inside for placement.

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