Drill Library
Attacking

High-Intensity Finishing Circuit

Three stations running simultaneously: (1) Cross and finish — wide player delivers, two forwards attack; (2) Through-ball in behind — CM plays the ball, forward runs on goal; (3) Second-ball — keeper parries into the box, midfielder arrives late

Theme

Attacking

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

22–22–22

Equipment

balls, cones, goals

Set-up

Three stations running simultaneously: (1) Cross and finish — wide player delivers, two forwards attack; (2) Through-ball in behind — CM plays the ball, forward runs on goal; (3) Second-ball — keeper parries into the box, midfielder arrives late. Two GKs rotate. Max effort every rep.

Coaching points

  • Forwards: attack the near post first, peel to far post if it isn't your ball
  • Timing of the run — be in the box as the ball arrives, not before
  • GKs: distribute quickly after a catch to start the next rep — sharp hands

Progressions

  • Add a token defender to each station to introduce pressure
  • Condense rest time between reps to push fitness alongside technique