Second-Line Finish Through Traffic — 8 Shoots as 9 Screens and 10 Clears
A finishing practice where the shot comes from the second line rather than the striker. The 9 occupies the centre-back and the 10 moves out of the shooting corridor as the 8 arrives onto a set ball.
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Organization
Use a full-size goal with goalkeeper. Position an 8 outside the box, a 10 between lines, a 9 central and two passive-to-live defenders. The ball is played into the 10, set back or sideways, and the 8 finishes through the lane created by the front players.
Coaching Points
9 screens without fouling | 10 clears the shooting line after the set | 8 arrives onto the ball rather than waiting | Finish before defenders can step out | Keep the strike low if the goalkeeper's sightline is blocked
Progressions
- Make both defenders fully live and allow the 10 to turn if the lane is not available.
Regressions
- Use one passive defender and predetermine the set direction.
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