Hold-up and lay-off
A striker with a defender behind holds up a pass from a server and lays it off for arriving midfielders to shoot in a 20×20 m area.
Rules
- Server 20 m out plays into the striker's feet
- Striker shields, then lays off to one of two midfielders who shoot first time
- If the defender allows the turn, the striker may turn and shoot
- Rotate every four attempts
Coaching points
- Check the shoulder before the pass
- Receive on the far foot
- Lay off into the runner's path
- Spin into the box for the rebound
From the session “Striker Training Drills for Youth Football: Finishing and Movement”
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