Flank play and shooting - PSV Eindhoven
Goal
Equipment
- 1 regulatory goal
- 3 cones
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing area: half field (50x50 meters)
- Players: 15 + goalkeeper
- Duration: 14 minutes
- Series: 2 series of 5 minutes interspersed with 2 minutes of active recovery
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
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Exercise from PSV trainings to train technique in passing, shooting and performing short-long movements |
Creating space, Support, Passing, Pass, Support, Long pass, Finishing, Shooting from long distance ground level |
Organization
Place a starting cone inside the half field circle (zone A). Place a cone 5 meters away from the box (zone B). Place the last cone between the 2 cones about 10 meters away from the box (zone C).
Description
- Arrange 3 players near the cones
- On starting signal, the player in zone A passes to player in zone B (pass 1)
- Player in zone B receives the ball and passes to player in zone C moving (pass 2)
- Player in zone C moves toward player in zone A (movement 1) then runs to the box (movement 2) receives the ball and shoot at goal (shooting 3)
- Once the action is completed:
- Player in zone A replaces player in zone B
- Player in zone B replaces player in zone C
- Player in zone C recovers the ball and moves to zone A
- After the first series, play the same exercise on the opposite side
Variations
- Force player in zone B to perform a flank play on first intention
- Increase distance between zone B and A
Coaching Points
- Focus on zone A and zone B, pass and flank play are essential to get to shooting
- Avoid pauses or time wasting during the series
- Focus on positioning the supporting foot near the ball
- Hit the ball at the centre using the instep part
- Keep eyes at the ball
- Arms open to get stability
