🔧 Set-up: Mark a small area on the edge of the penalty box using cones Position 1 midfielder, 1 wide player, and 2 attackers inside the penalty area Include 1 defender to apply light pressure ⚽ Activity: Play starts with the wide player passing to the midfielder inside the coned area Wide player then runs into the channel inside the box and delivers a low cutback pass Attackers time their runs to meet the cutback for a first-time finish Defender applies light pressure to challenge timing and delivery Rotate roles every 5 minutes so players practise all positions Focus on working the ball into the channel to create a goal-scoring chance Reset play after each attempt ✅ Coaching Points: Time passes to release the wide player into space effectively Keep cutbacks low and deliver into attackers’ feet Wide players should scan before crossing to pick out runners Attackers must time movements to lose defenders – start from back post and arrive late to finish Prioritise accuracy and pace on cutbacks along the ground ➕ Progressions: Add a recovering defender to pressure the wide player in the channel Introduce a scoring system rewarding successful cutbacks and finishes Add a second wide player on the opposite side for varied combination options
