50-P5 · Small-sided game · U12–U17
Finishing Game & Switching Play
Finishing Game & Switching Play is a small-sided game for U12–U17 teams (12 players, 25 × 35 yards) that works on movement, finishing and short passing.
This SSG takes place in a 25 by 35-yard area and focuses on developing players decision making in possession and ability to finish.
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1:31 - Age group
- U12–U17
- Players
- 12 players
- Area
- 25 × 35 yards (1/4 Pitch)
- Time
- 20–30 minutes
- Goalkeeper
- Yes
- Coaches
- 1
- Practice type
- Small-sided game
- Coach level
- Intermediate (C Licence)
How it's set up
This small sided game takes place in a 25 by 35-yard area and focuses on developing players decision making in possession and ability to create finishing opportunities. We setup by having two teams of 5 players each + GK’s in the central area. One team has a big goal to defend while the other has 3 mini goals to defend. The attacking team starts with the ball, with the objective to make 5 passes before being able to finish in any of the mini goals. The opposition Goalkeeper can move between all three goals. If the defending team win possession, they can break and combine to finish past the goalkeeper.
Key coaching points
- Passing quality and movement to maintain possession. Recognise opportunities to switch play to free player.
- Draw opposition to one side to switch play. Awareness of positioning of the goals.
- Quick 1-2 combinations to create space
Also in the full practice
- 2 progressions to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:31) 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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