100-P3 · Technical practice · U9 up to adult

Improve Striker Movement & Finishing 1 v 1

Improve Striker Movement & Finishing 1 v 1 is a technical practice for U9 up to adult teams (6 players, 35 × 40 yards) that works on movement, finishing and combinations.

This finishing practice breaks down the key movements that help attackers lose defenders, receive on the half turn, and attack goal with confidence.

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Improve Striker Movement & Finishing 1 v 1: still from the Touchtight coaching video 1:08
Age group
U9 up to adult
Players
6 players
Area
35 × 40 yards (1/3 Pitch)
Time
20–30 minutes
Goalkeeper
Yes
Coaches
1
Practice type
Technical practice
Coach level
Beginner (D Licence)

How it's set up

Struggling to get your strikers free in the box? This finishing practice breaks down the key movements that help attackers lose defenders, receive on the half turn, and attack goal with confidence. Watch how timing, movement, and sharp combinations lead to high-quality one v one finishes.

Setup diagram for Improve Striker Movement & Finishing 1 v 1: pitch area, player positions and movements
Setup diagram · tap to enlarge

Key coaching points

  1. Movement to receive off mannequin - sharp double movements
  2. Positive first touch forward to attack the space
  3. Confidence in 1v1 - use individual skill to beat defender & finish

Also in the full practice

  • 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
  • The coach-led video (1:08) 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

Run it with your team.

Watch 100-P3 in full, then add it to your next session. It's one of over 1,000 practices in the Touchtight Club library.

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