Finishing drill aiming to train players to get to the byline and create chances with a cutback. Phase 1 (blue) has the 8/inverted FB making a run beyond the defensive line to create opportunities. Phase 2 (yellow) has winger making diagonal run beyond defensive line to receive the ball from deeper lying central player. Both sides play the same phase for 5-10 before switching to the next phase. Strikers play twice (once in buildup, once as dummy) before rotating with the other striker in their zone. Wingers and central players rotate after playing. Can progress to playing with opposition after a period of unopposed finishing.
players must create space by moving off the cone before receiving the ball strikers maintain high presence until the winger receives the ball, tries to play the ball first time if possible
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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