Receive wide, carry inside with a forward first touch, then choose the finish or final pass.
Setup
Mark a wide starting lane and an inside finishing gate. The feeder plays into the winger's path, who receives forward, drives inside, and finishes through the target or across a small goal.
Steps
- Start wide and check the shoulder before the feed.
- Receive forward rather than stopping on the line.
- Carry the ball inside with two or three controlled touches.
- Choose a low finish or pass across the target.
- Switch sides so both feet get a turn.
Coaching points
- See the space before receiving.
- First touch forward when the lane is clear.
- Change speed after moving inside.
- Look up before choosing the finish.
Common mistakes
- Receiving with the ball behind the body.
- Staying on the line after the first touch.
- Taking too many touches inside.
- Crossing or shooting without looking at the target.
Make it easier
Widen the lane, remove the defender, and use a large target gate.
Make it harder
Add a recovering defender or require a first-time cross after the inside carry.
How to know it is working
The winger receives forward, enters the inside lane, and makes a clear final action without losing the ball.
Safety
Use one active ball at a time and keep the finishing lane clear of people collecting balls.