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Half-Volley Finish

Strike it clean on the half-volley. Judge the bounce, get your body over the ball, and hit through the top of it to keep it down into the corner.

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Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

A feeder lofts a bouncing ball and the striker hits it on the half-volley. Emphasise judging the bounce, getting the body over the ball, and a clean contact through the top to keep it down. Vary the service. Rotate players.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Judge the bounce early, get in line
  • Get the body over the ball
  • Strike through the top to keep it down
  • Firm, clean contact
  • Accuracy over power

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back, ballooning it
  • Mistiming the bounce
  • Getting under the ball
  • Snatching at the contact

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Defender closing you down (see the variant)
  • Weaker foot half-volley
  • Higher, more awkward bounce

Regressions

  • Into a mini-goal, no keeper (see the variant)
  • Lower, easier bounce
  • Bigger target
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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