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Flick-On to a Runner

Flick it on and release the runner. Meet the long ball and flick it onward into the space behind for the runner to sprint on and finish first-time.

Live animationHEA
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
50 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A long ball is flicked on by the target into the path of a runner who finishes in behind. Emphasise the target getting across the ball to flick it onward, the timing of the runner's burst off the flick, and finishing first-time. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Target gets across to flick it onward
  • Angle the flick into the space behind
  • Runner times the burst off the flick
  • Sprint onto it, do not check
  • Finish first-time in behind

Common mistakes

  • Flicking it down instead of onward
  • Runner going too early or too late
  • Target not getting across the ball
  • Checking the run instead of sprinting

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A defender on the target or the runner (see the variant)
  • Flick to either side
  • Live long ball of varying flight

Regressions

  • Finish into a mini-goal, no keeper (see the variant)
  • Served by hand to flick
  • Runner starts level, less to time
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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