Timing the Finish

Set Up:

The Feeder begins the drill with a pass out from the end line to Player 1.  Player 1 opens up with his first touch and passes square to Player 2. Player 2 passes across to Player 3, who sets the ball back for Player 1 to finish. After the shot, Player 1 goes to Player 2’s line and Player 3 goes to Player 4’s line. The drill then re-starts from the other side, with the other Feeder passing to Player 2.

Coaching Points:

1    First Touch – Open your hips up as you receive and direct your first touch at the target.

2    Shooting Angle – Curve your run to the ball so that you can approach at a 45-degree angle.

3    Speed of Approach – Take small steps to the ball so that you can adjust to the back pass.

Progressions/Regressions:

Progression 1 – Player 2 follows his pass in, giving Player 3 two shooters to pass to.