Third-Man Combination
A scripted build-up: pass into the striker, set-back for the running third man, release the winger, low cross, far-post finish.
- 18 min
- 7–12 players
Drill · U14
Cutback Finishing Pattern
Wide player drives the byline and cuts it back; two runners attack the near and far post from the edge of the box.
- Duration
- 15 min
- Players
- 6–14
- Finishing
- Crossing
- Movement
Setup
Step 1 of 4
Server wide, two runners waiting at the edge of the box, keeper in goal.
Coaching points
- Drive to the byline before you cut it — a cross from deep is a different exercise.
- Cut it back along the ground, never a high ball into the six-yard box.
- Near-post runner attacks the ball; far-post runner holds two metres behind.
- Finish first time — the second touch is the defender's touch.
Equipment
- Balls · 8
- Full-size goal · 1
- Cones · 2
Progressions
- Harder Add a recovering defender who starts level with the near-post runner.
- Easier Walk the pattern with no keeper, then add one.
