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Leicester Finishing Races
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Practice Breakdown:
Number of Players: 10 | Pitch size: X
Create two identical finishing channels side by side, each with a mini goal, three cones and three players. Position one player with a ball at the starting cone, a second player at the central cone and a third player at the finishing cone beside the mini goal.
On the coach's signal, the first player dribbles around the outside cone before passing into the central player. The central player sets the ball into the path of the runner, who finishes first time into the mini goal.
Immediately after shooting, players rotate positions, with the passer moving to the central cone, the central player moving to the finishing position and the finisher collecting the ball before joining the back of the starting line.
Both teams perform the same sequence simultaneously, racing to complete the required number of goals first. The first team to reach the target score wins the race..
• Quality of Pass: Encourage accurate passes with the correct weight to allow the next player to play quickly without breaking the flow of the practice.
• First-Time Finishing: Players should stay composed and aim for placement over power, finishing with minimal touches whenever possible.
• Quick Transitions: After every finish, players should rotate immediately and prepare for their next role to keep the race fast and continuous.
• Competitive Mentality: Encourage players to work at maximum intensity while maintaining good technique, balancing speed with quality to help their team win the race.
One-Touch Finish:
Players must finish first time after receiving the lay-off.
Focus: Improves timing, movement and first-time finishing under pressure.
Weak Foot Only:
All finishes must be completed using the weaker foot.
Focus: Develops confidence, technique and composure when finishing with the weaker foot.
