Finish Before the Tackle

Set up

Field

Use one full-size goal and the penalty area, with four cones marking the two starting lines.

Players

8 to 16 players. Create an attacker line and a defender line at the top of the box; defenders begin about five yards behind and slightly to the side.

Keeper

Yes, in goal.

Balls

Keep ten or more balls with the coach on the touchline and serve a new one for every repetition.

How it runs

1. 1.The coach plays into the path of the first attacker.
2. 2.The defender begins the chase the instant the ball is served.
3. 3.The attacker controls and tries to shoot before the defender can recover.
4. 4.End the repetition with the shot, a block, or a goalkeeper claim.

After each rep

The attacker joins the defender line and the defender joins the attacker line. Continue until someone reaches five goals, then reset.

How to win

First player to five goals wins.