Y Combination to Finish

Groove a repeatable attacking combination: set, spin, and third-man run to finish, with sharp first touches and timing.

One goal at the top. Three mannequins or cones mark the passing stations forming a 'Y'. A line of players starts at the base with the balls.

1. Player 1 passes into the feet of the central station (Player 2) and follows the pass.
2. Player 2 sets it back first time to the supporting Player 3.
3. Player 3 plays the through ball into the channel for Player 1's overlapping run.
4. Player 1 takes one touch to set and finishes first or second time.
5. Players rotate one station forward; reset and go from the other side.

• Pass firmly into feet — a heavy or soft pass kills the rhythm.
• The set-back is first time and into the path of the next runner.
• Time the run to stay onside — arrive as the ball is released.
• Composed finish: pick your spot early, hit the corner, follow in.

• Players move before the pattern needs them, killing the timing — the run starts as the pass is struck, not before.
• Layoffs are too firm or bounce away — soften the cushion with the inside of the foot.
• The finisher checks their stride to control instead of striking first time — repeat at lower tempo until one-touch is automatic.

• Add a passive then active defender.
• Demand one-touch finishes only.
• Add a goalkeeper and keep a scoreline.

• Walk the pattern first with no finish.
• Allow extra touches on the finish.
• Remove the through ball — finish from the set.

• Maximum two touches in the build-up, finish in two.