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Combination Down the Flank

Break down the flank with combination play and finish. Combine with quick one-twos to advance and get behind the defence, reach the byline, and cut it back for a first-time finish.

Live animationPAS
Duration
14 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 36 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

Two players combine down the flank with a series of one-twos, advancing with each return to reach the byline, then cut it back for a striker to finish. The support player checks to an angle and returns it first time; the wide player bursts onto the return. Reach the byline before cutting it back. Serve from both flanks and rotate.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Check to an angle to receive, then return it first time
  • Weight the return into the space ahead of the runner
  • Burst onto the return: the pass beats the defender, the run beats him again
  • Combine to get in behind, then reach the byline before cutting back
  • Cut it back low with the inside of the foot to the golden zone
  • Striker times the arrival to finish the cutback first time

Common mistakes

  • A slow return that lets the defender recover between passes
  • Not bursting onto the return, so the combination stalls
  • Cutting it back before reaching the byline
  • Striker arriving early or late for the cutback

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Add a defender on the flank to make the wall passes live
  • First-time returns and a first-time finish only
  • Winger chooses: another one-two, an overlap, or take the byline alone

Regressions

  • Unopposed to groove the combinations and the timing
  • Allow a touch on the return before it is played
  • Walk the sequence down the flank before adding pace
Equipment
Cones×1
Full Goals×1
Markers×1
Audience
U9-U10

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