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Ajax 3 Phase Finishing
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Practice Breakdown:
Number of Players: 7 | Pitch size: 40x40
This is an unopposed finishing practice designed to develop combination play and movement across attacking positions. Players are divided into three stations: left wing, centre forward, and right wing.
The drill begins with a finish from the centre forward, who receives a pass and shoots on goal. Immediately after shooting, the centre forward runs to the left wing station for phase two, where they combine with the left winger in a 1-2 passing sequence that ends with the left winger finishing on goal.
In phase three, the centre forward then makes a long recovery run across to the right wing. There, they complete another 1-2 combination—this time with the right winger, who then delivers a cross into the box. The centre forward and left winger both attack the cross to complete the final phase of the finishing circuit.
• Quality of Finish: Focus on clean, composed finishing in each phase. Players should be aiming for corners and adjusting their body shape for quick, controlled strikes.
• Timing of Runs: Emphasize the importance of timing the run after the 1-2 passes and into the box during the crossing phase. Arriving too early or too late affects goal-scoring chances.
• Movement Across Lines: The centre forward must demonstrate high work rate and intelligent movement between all three stations. This mirrors real match scenarios where strikers shift laterally.
• Communication: Players should call for the ball during combinations and crosses, helping to organize runs and ensure clarity during each attacking phase.
One-Touch Finish Requirement:
Introduce a rule where players must finish with one touch on all shooting opportunities.
Focus: Improves anticipation, positioning, and sharp execution under pressure.
Passive Defenders in the Box:
Add 1–2 passive defenders in the box for the final crossing phase to create pressure without going full-contact.
Focus: Forces attacking players to time their movement more precisely and choose smarter finishing options while under light pressure.