Technical

Finishing Free-Play — Shooting Circuit

Three stations rotating every five minutes: (1) driven shots from the top of the box after a laid-off pass, (2) first-time volleys from a lofted serve, (3) one-v-one dribble then finish

Theme

Technical

Duration

25 min

Players (min–rec–max)

14–14–14

Equipment

balls, cones

Set-up

Three stations rotating every five minutes: (1) driven shots from the top of the box after a laid-off pass, (2) first-time volleys from a lofted serve, (3) one-v-one dribble then finish. Light pace, encourage creativity, no pressure — just confidence and ball feel going into match day.

Coaching points

Pick your spot before the ball arrives — no last-second decisions on goal
Technique over power; clean contact is the goal today
Enjoy it — this is what all the running was for

Progressions

Add a passive goalkeeper to increase realism without raising pressure
Players call their own shot location before striking — commitment to the decision