Football · Finishing · Passing & receiving

Finishing in waves

Pairs attack the goal one after another, finishing from a pass across the box.

PRGK
Start / 4
Time
15 min
Players
6–14
Age
U9+
Area
Penalty area plus 15 m
Equipment
1 full-size goal4 cones12 balls

Setup

  1. A goalkeeper in goal. Two lines of players 25 m out, one either side of the D.
  2. All the balls with the left line.

How it runs

  1. The left player dribbles in and passes across; the right player runs in to finish first time.
  2. The next pair goes as soon as the shot is taken.
  3. After 6 goes, the balls move to the right line.

Coaching points

  • Time the run. Arrive as the ball arrives, not before.
  • Finish low and across the goalkeeper.
  • Passer, pass into the space in front of the runner.

Common mistakes

  • The runner arrives too early and has to stop.
  • Shooting at the goalkeeper's body.

Say it: “Arrive with the ball. Low and across.”

Make it harder

  • Add a defender chasing from behind.
  • Finish with the weaker foot.

Make it easier

  • The runner can take a touch before shooting.
  • Start 18 m out.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.