Cutback Conveyor

Teach wingers to drive to the byline and cut the ball back, and finishers to time staggered runs to the near post and penalty spot.

Goal at the top of a 35x30 area. Winger queues with balls start wide on both flanks, level with the edge of the box. Two finisher queues start centrally, 18-20 yards out. GK optional.

1. The first right-sided winger drives hard at the byline.
2. As the winger reaches the line, two finishers arrive: first runner attacks the near post, second runner holds for the penalty spot.
3. The winger cuts the ball back low — first choice is the spot runner, second is the near post.
4. One-touch finish, then all three rotate: winger joins the finishers, finishers join the opposite queues.
5. Alternate flanks every rep; keep score in teams of three for 10 minutes.

• Drive all the way to the line — drag defenders deep before cutting back.
• Cut-back firm and flat along the ground, behind the retreating defence.
• Stagger the runs: near post first, spot runner arrives a beat later.
• Finish low with one touch — side-foot through the ball, don't lash it.

• The winger cuts back early from 10 yards short of the line — the chance only opens when they reach the byline.
• Both finishers arrive at the same spot — name the runs out loud: 'near' and 'spot'.
• Finishers arrive early and stand waiting — time the run to meet the ball moving forward.

• Add a recovering defender chasing the winger.
• Add a GK and a centre-back defending the cut-back zone.
• Winger chooses: cut-back or a low near-post cross — finishers must read it.

• Winger dribbles unopposed at half pace and the cut-back is to a stationary finisher.
• Allow two touches to finish.
• Start the finishers 12 yards out so the timing is easier.

• All cut-backs and finishes must stay below knee height.