100-P2 · Skill practice · U9 up to adult
Finishing and Recovery Runs
Finishing and Recovery Runs is a skill practice for U9 up to adult teams (5 players, 15 × 20 yards) that works on finishing, dribbling and defending.
Take your players’ first touch, speed, and decision-making to the next level with this dynamic 1v1 practice.
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1:33 - Age group
- U9 up to adult
- Players
- 5 players
- Area
- 15 × 20 yards (1/8 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Practice type
- Skill practice
- Coach level
- Beginner (D Licence)
How it's set up
Take your players’ first touch, speed, and decision-making to the next level with this dynamic 1v1 practice. The exercise challenges attackers to make fast, decisive moves while defenders learn to recover and play out under pressure. Perfect for developing sharp reactions, quick changes of direction, and attacking intent, this session also introduces progressive game-like scenarios that keep players engaged and thinking. Ideal for coaches looking to enhance both individual skill and competitive awareness in their sessions.
Key coaching points
- Attack at speed immediately after 1st touch
- Changes of pace & direction to exploit defenders recovery
- Speed of recovery to get back and force direction
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:33) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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