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Build Through the Thirds Into a Mini-Goal

Progress back to front and finish into the mini-goal. Into the pivot, the pivot turns and plays forward, and the striker finishes.

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Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
50 × 26 m
Setup space
Level
Beginner
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a shorter pattern into a mini-goal with no keeper. Emphasise the pivot turning to play forward and the striker showing to receive. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Open the body to receive and play forward
  • Pivot turns to progress, not back
  • Striker shows to receive
  • Weight the forward pass
  • Composed finish into the mini-goal

Common mistakes

  • Receiving with a closed body
  • Pivot playing back, not forward
  • Striker not showing to receive
  • Loose forward pass

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add the attacking-midfielder stage (the base drill)
  • Add a keeper to beat
  • A defender in the middle third

Regressions

  • Walk the pattern first
  • Bigger target
  • Static striker to receive
Equipment
Goals×1
Audience
U9-U10

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