Striker's Repertoire Circuit

Build a complete finishing repertoire by isolating four distinct finish types and the movement that precedes each, so strikers choose the right technique automatically in games.

One goal with GK on a half-pitch penalty area. Four serving stations marked with cones: (1) left channel for the angled drive across the keeper, (2) near-post zone for the front-post stab from a low cross, (3) right byline for the cutback arrival, (4) central edge for the lofted finish over an advancing GK. One server per station with a stack of balls.

1. Strikers work in pairs at one station for 3 minutes, then rotate clockwise — all four stations twice if time allows.
2. Station 1: receive in the left channel, open the body, pass it across the keeper into the far corner.
3. Station 2: dart in front of the mannequin and stab the low near-post cross with one touch.
4. Station 3: hold the run, then arrive on the penalty spot as the cutback is rolled back — first time, low.
5. Station 4: run onto a through ball as the GK advances and lift a lofted finish over him.
6. Keep a personal score per station; goals only count with the prescribed technique.

• Pick the finish BEFORE the ball arrives — the picture decides the technique.
• Across the keeper: pass it with the instep, far corner, no slice.
• Cutback: delay, then arrive at full speed — the late man scores.
• Lofted finish: eyes up, see the GK's feet, clip with a stiff ankle.

• Strikers smash every finish at the same power — match the finish to the picture, placement beats power inside the box.
• At the cutback station they arrive early and have to stop — coach the late arrival at full speed.
• On the lofted finish they look at the ball and never see the GK advance — take the picture early, then execute.

• Add a recovering defender at the cutback and near-post stations.
• Servers vary the delivery (bouncing, driven, behind the striker) so the technique must adapt.
• Finish the session with a 10-ball gauntlet: random station order called by the coach.

• Slow the service and allow a controlling touch before each finish.
• Remove the GK for the first round at each station.
• Demonstrate and shadow each finish without a ball before going live.

• Only the prescribed finish type scores at each station.
• Maximum two touches at every station.