Shoot, Across, Cut-Back

Players: 4+ | Difficulty: 2 |

Description:  Combination play leading to a 3-on-1 shooting scenario.

Application: Not becoming hyper-focused on the goal when on a breakaway.

Instructions

Player C should be aware of all their options when through on goal.

1. Player B checks away from their cone.

2. Player A passes the ball into Player B.

   1. Player C starts to move forward.

3. Player B passes the ball to Player A, who is now in stride.

   1. Player C starts to move/run inwards.

   2. Player B moves out of the area and into space.

4. Player A plays a through ball to Player C.

   1. Player C makes a run towards goal.

5. Player A makes a run towards the top of the box.

   1. Player B makes a run between the penalty area and back post.

6. Player C can either:

   1. Shoot.

   2. Slot the ball across goal to Player B.

   3. Cut the ball back top box to Player A.
      

Setup

• 3 Cones: 1 wide, 1 central high, 1 central low.

• Other players lining up behind Player A.

Rotation

• A - B - C

Coaching Points

• Is Player C aware of all their options when through on goal?

  • Is Player C hyper-focusing the goal? Or are they looking for teammates as well.

• Does Player B check into space, then get out of the space as soon as they've played their pass?

• Do Player A and B sprint to make themselves an option?
  

For Youth Coaching:

• Slower play, emphasize Player C being aware of all options.