Wide and shoot - U16's

Set up players as above, depending on ability and age.
  1. Player 1 passes to player 2.
  2. Player 2 lays the ball off for player 1 to pass to either player 3 or 4.
  3. Player 2 makes his/her run into the box to receive a pass from player 3 or 4, and tries to finish first time.
Focus on:
  • Quality of pass
  • Communication
  • Timing/shape of run
  • Shooting technique

Variation:

  • Depending on players ability, progress to a crossing and finishing session by moving players 3 & 4 wider.
Players 3 & 4 have plenty of balls to cross with.
  • Player 1 passes to player 2. Player 2 lays the ball off for player 1 to shoot.
  • After the shot, player 1 receives a cross from 3 or 4 (whoever is furthest away) for a first time finish.

Focus on all key points mentioned.

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