Passing & Combination PlayMovement Off the BallFinishing & ShootingIntermediateAdvancedU11-U12Focused Drill

Diamond One-Two & Third Man Finish

10-15 minutes Group Ample balls, 4 cones, 1 full-size goal

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Goal

Execute the entire sequence with one-touch passing and score with a clinical first-time finish.

Setup

Create a large diamond of cones outside the penalty area. One player starts at each cone (A, B, C, D). Remaining players queue behind Player A.

Drill Instructions

1. Player A passes to Player B (top of diamond). 2. Player B plays a one-touch lay-off to Player C (side of diamond). 3. As the ball moves to C, Player D sprints into the box. 4. Player C plays a first-time through ball for Player D to finish on goal.

Coach Tip

Time your run! The third man (Player D) should only sprint into the space as Player C is preparing to strike the through ball.

Avoid

Players waiting for the ball to reach their feet before deciding where to move next.

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