Combination & Finish (Two-Sided)

Train wide combinations and the timing to attack a low cross, with reps from both the left and right.

Goal and keeper. A winger and a feeder on each flank, strikers waiting centrally.

1. Feeder plays the winger; winger combines (one-two) and drives to the byline.
2. Winger pulls a low cross into the danger zone.
3. A striker attacks the near post, another the back post.
4. Alternate flanks each rep so both sides get equal work.

• Quality one-two — firm pass, first-time return into space.
• Cross low and hard across the six-yard area.
• Strikers split near and far post and arrive late.
• Finish first time — get something on it.

• The combination is rehearsed but the finish is lazy — the rep only counts if it ends with a real strike.
• Runs are flat and offside-shaped — bend the run to stay on and arrive facing goal.
• One side of the pattern dominates — alternate strictly so both feet get the finish.

• Add a defender tracking the cross.
• One-touch finishes only.
• Keep team scores.

• Walk the combination first.
• Remove the keeper.
• Allow a touch to settle before finishing.

• Goal only counts from a first-time finish.