Finishing Central Combination Attack

Objective

• -Combine centrally to open the defence
• -Use one-twos and set-backs in tight areas
• -Finish quickly after the combination

Setup

1. 1A central attacking zone in front of goal with three feeder cones in a 36 x 30 yards area.
2. 2Set a goal at the end of the area with a keeper or a target zone if no keeper is available.
3. 3Balls at the feeder cones, keeper in goal.

How to play

1. 1Midfielder plays into the striker who sets it back.
2. 2A one-two releases a runner into the box.
3. 3Finish first time wherever possible.
4. 4Every sequence starts with a pass out and ends with a strike on goal.
5. 5Goals score one, first-time finishes score two, and rebounds must be followed in.

Progressions

• +Cap the sequence at one touch before the strike
• +Raise the demand once the group is consistently successful

Regressions

• -Remove the keeper and finish into a wide target goal
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Coach can throw in a second ball for an instant rebound finish
• -Run the practice on the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Set pass too soft
• -Runner waiting for the ball
• -Rushing the shot and leaning back over the ball