WORLD CLASS COACHING
Advanced Shooting and Finishing Volume 1
By Luca Bertolini
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Part Three
START FROM WIDE/DEEP AND SHOOT FROM INSIDE THE PENALTY AREA
Dribble or pass from wide and deep spaces on the flanks and shoot inside the penalty area
Exercise 22: Shoot inside the penalty box (1)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal with one touch and/or with a volley touch, running toward the ball.
Variation 1: The goalkeeper calls the pole direction of the cross pass.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper calls the zone of the penalty area where the forward must receive.
Variation 3: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header).
Exercise 23: Shoot inside the penalty box (2)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch running toward the ball.
The penalty area is divided in three parts and the shot must come from the first pole zone and the forward must come from the center or the second pole part.
Variation 1: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Variation 2: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header).
Exercise 24: Shoot inside the penalty box (3)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch running toward the ball.
The penalty area is divided in three parts; the shot must come from the second pole zone and the forward must arrive on the ball from the center or the first pole part.
Variation 1: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Variation 2: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Eye on: Follow the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header).
Exercise 25: Shoot inside the penalty box (4)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch running toward the ball.
The penalty area is divided in three parts; the shot must come from the zone which is called by the first forward before passing the ball.
Variation 1: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Variation 2: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Eye on: Follow the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header).
Exercise 26: Shoot inside the penalty box after a 1 v 1 duel (1)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal running toward the ball and playing 1 v 1 against a defender. The goals are worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the opponent.
Variation 1: The goalkeeper calls the pole direction of the cross pass.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper calls the zone of the penalty area where the forward must receive.
Variation 3: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, save the goal space.
Exercise 27: Shoot inside the penalty box after a 1 v 1 duel (1)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal running toward the ball and playing 1 v 1 against a defender. The goals are worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the opponent. The penalty area is divided in three parts and the shot must come from the second pole zone. The forward and the defenders must come from the center part.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, cover the goal space.
Exercise 28: Shoot inside the penalty box after a 1 v 1 duel (2)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal running toward the ball and playing 1 v 1 against a defender. The goals are worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the opponent. The penalty area is divided in three parts and the shot must come from the first pole zone. The forward and the defenders must come from the center part.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, save the goal space.
Exercise 29: Multiple 1 v 1 duels (1)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal running toward the ball and playing 1 v 1 against a defender. The goals are worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the opponent. The penalty area is divided in three parts and one defender is placed inside each part. In this first variation the forward comes from the center part and attacks the first pole area.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, save the goal space.
Exercise 30: Multiple 1 v 1 duels (2)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal running toward the ball and playing 1 v 1 against a defender. The goals are worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the opponent. The penalty area is divided in three parts and one defender is placed inside each part. In this second variation the forward comes from the center part and attacks the second pole area.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, cover the goal space.
Exercise 31: Multiple 1 v 1 duels (3)
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a second forward must shoot on goal running toward the ball and playing 1 v 1 against a defender. The goals are worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the opponent. The penalty area is divided in three parts and one defender is placed inside each part. In this third variation, the forward goes out and then runs back inside the center part and he attacks the goal directly.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, anticipate the defender/forward.
Exercise 32: Shoot inside the penalty box after a 2 v 2 duel
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a 2 v 2 is being played. The goals worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the direct opponent.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Variation 3: The forwards must play at least a pass between them before shooting on goal.
Eye on: Attack the ball, right time to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, anticipate the defender/forward, be an option, speed of play to finish.
Exercise 33: Shoot inside the penalty box after a 2 v 2 + 1 duel
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a 2 v 2 is being played. The goals worth double if they are scored with one or two touches and/or with a volley touch, anticipating the direct opponent. The first receiver runs inside the penalty area to create numerical advantage (3 v 2) for the team with possession. At least two players must touch the ball.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Variation 2: The goalkeeper can be active during the cross pass phase also.
Eye on: Attacking the ball, right timing to meet the ball direction, shoot with one touch (foot or header), separation from the marker, anticipate the defender/forward, be an option, speed of play to finish.
Exercise 34: Shoot inside the penalty box after the creation of a 2 v 2 duel
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a 2 v 2 must be created. The first receiver is placed in the center part of the penalty area; he receives and decides who is the teammate between the two red free players placed in the outer zones of the penalty area. The second free player becomes defender. After the creation of the duel, the move must be finished as quickly as possible
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Eye on: Attacking the ball, right timing to meet the ball direction, quick combination of passes, speed of play to finish, reactive speed
Exercise 35: Shoot inside the penalty box after the creation of a 2 v 2 + 1 duel
Sequence: The goalkeeper passes the ball into the square space between the penalty area and the sideline; a first player receives, dribbles and passes back inside the goal area where a 2 v 2 must be created. The first receiver is placed in the center part of the penalty area. He receives and decides who is his teammate between the two red free players placed in the outer zones of the penalty area. The second free player becomes defender. The first player runs inside the penalty area to create numerical advantage (3 v 2) for the team in possession. After the creation of the duel, players must move to finish as quickly as possible.
Variation 1: The first receiver must dribble for a fixed limit of time.
Eye on: Attacking the ball, correct timing to meet the ball direction, quick combination of passes, speed of play to finish, reactive speed
A basic structure for 2 v 2 and numerical advantage / outnumbered defense exercises
I would like to leave the reader a graphic that shows a basic structure of exercises for shooting on goal inside the penalty area I often use. The goalkeeper has the possession to start the sequence, two outside free players and a 2 v 2 inside the box. 2 v 2 situations, numerical advantage and outnumbered situations can be created to finish from this set-up.
