Triangle Check And Receive

Objective

• -Create passing angles
• -Receive on the move
• -Use the first touch to keep tempo

Setup

1. 1Set up three cone points in a triangle shape about 20 x 25 yards.
2. 2Place three players on each corner, with one ball at one point.
3. 3Players start facing the middle of the triangle.

How to play

1. 1The ball is passed from one corner to the next.
2. 2The receiving player checks away and then back in to meet the pass.
3. 3Take the first touch to the side and play to the next corner.
4. 4Follow the pass and swap places with the player you passed to.
5. 5Keep the rhythm steady and use both feet.

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

• -Standing still on a cone
• -Receiving square to the ball
• -Taking too long between actions