Combination Play in the Box

Groups of three attack two small goals on the end line. A plays to B, B lays off to A or C, and they combine before shooting. Rotate roles after every run. Two groups alternating so no one is standing long.

• Lay-off should be firm and on the ground — don't make your teammate fight for it
• The runner without the ball attacks the space, not the player
• Shoot across the keeper — pick a side and commit

• Add a passive defender who can only intercept, not tackle
• Add a time limit — combination must finish within five seconds of the first pass