Keeper Smother Escape — Touch Around Hands, Finish from Tight Angle
A breakaway finishing exercise where the goalkeeper closes aggressively. The attacker must judge whether to shoot early or take a controlled touch beyond the keeper's hands and finish from the side.
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Organization
Use a full-size goal with goalkeeper. The attacker receives a through pass 18–24m from goal and breaks centrally. The goalkeeper is encouraged to advance. If the keeper commits low, the attacker can push the ball around the hands into a side channel before finishing.
Coaching Points
Look at goalkeeper distance before the final touch | Touch around the hands, not too far toward the byline | Keep balance after avoiding the keeper | Finish quickly before recovery defenders arrive | Early shot remains available if keeper holds position
Progressions
- Add a recovering defender behind the attacker.
Regressions
- Start goalkeeper deeper and serve from a shorter distance.
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