Triangle Delivery

Objective

• -Link three players to create a cross
• -Keep shape around the wide player
• -Recognise the moment to deliver

Setup

1. 1Mark a 32 x 24 yard area with three cone stations in a triangle shape.
2. 2Place a target area or mini goal at the end of the attacking lane.
3. 3Set up one player at each station and a rotating runner inside.
4. 4Keep the coach beside the triangle with spare balls.

How to play

1. 1The ball moves around the triangle with short, sharp passes.
2. 2When the wide station receives on the move, they attack the lane.
3. 3The third player arrives late to support or finish the cross.
4. 4After the delivery, the triangle resets and the next player rotates in.
5. 5Keep the game flowing with quick service from the coach.

Progressions

• +Two-Touch Limit: drop to one touch in the central area
• +Weak Foot Only: add a defender to raise the pressure
• +Tempo Clock: cut the clock to four seconds
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Two-Touch Limit: allow three touches while the picture is learned
• -Weak Foot Only: static, unopposed reps before adding movement
• -Tempo Clock: extend the clock to ten seconds
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Two-Touch Limit — Players are limited to two touches — one to control, one to release.
• -Weak Foot Only — Every touch, pass and finish must be with the weaker foot.
• -Tempo Clock — The ball must reach the end action inside six seconds or the rep restarts.
• -Scan and Cue — The coach shows a colour or number and the receiver must call it before their first touch.
• -Shadow Pressure — A shadow defender applies half pressure and can win the ball only after the first touch.
• -Score Challenge — Run it as a timed competition — pairs or teams count successful reps and compare scores.
• -1-to-1 Session — Run as an individual session: coach serves, one player works through the reps with rest built in.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Flat triangle with no angle
• -Crossing before support arrives
• -Players watching after passing