The give-and-go. An attacker combines with a support player to beat a defender with a one-two, then finishes on goal. Teaches passing and moving instead of overdribbling.
Mid (U9 to U13)Older (U14 to U18)Passing & receivingAttacking playShooting & finishing
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The setup
Step by step
1
Pass and go
The attacker passes out to the support player and immediately sprints forward.
2
Run past the defender
Burst past the defender into the space behind, calling for the return.
3
One-two back
The support player returns it first time into the space, ahead of the run.
4
Finish
Take a touch if needed and finish low past the keeper.
Age group
Mid (U9 to U13), Older (U14 to U18)
Duration
20 min
Players
5 or more (attacker, support, defender, keeper, plus a queue)
Area
Half of a small pitch, or a 20m x 25m area with a goal
Equipment
Cones, balls, a goal (keeper if available), bibs
FA Four Corners: what this develops
Technical / TacticalPsychologicalPhysicalSocial
Objective
Playing and moving: using a wall pass (one-two) to combine past a defender, with a well-timed run and a composed finish.
Coaching points
Pass firmly and go, do not admire the pass
Time the run to stay onside and burst as the ball is played
Support player: open the body and return it first time into space, not to feet
Finish across the keeper or into the far corner, low and early
Progressions
Add a recovering second defender to make the finish quicker
Limit the attacker to two touches after the return
Play it from wide so the return sets up a cross rather than a shot
Make it live: the defender can win it and counter to a small goal
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