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Contested Cutback Finish

Beat the tracker to the cutback. Delay, then check and burst across the defender to arrive onto the pull-back first and finish.

Live animationCRO
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
46 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a defender tracks the striker to the spot. Emphasise the striker delaying then bursting across the marker to reach the cutback first. Start the defender passive, then live. Both flanks. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Delay the run, do not arrive early
  • Check and burst across the marker
  • Get in front to meet the cutback
  • Finish first time if the defender is close
  • Placement over power

Common mistakes

  • Arriving early and being marked
  • Running behind the defender
  • Mistiming the burst
  • Rushing the contested finish

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Fully live defender who can clear
  • First-time finish only
  • Second defender covering the spot

Regressions

  • Unopposed cutback (the base drill)
  • Passive tracker
  • Standing-ball cutback into a mini-goal
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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