Diamond Finishing | Combination Play Inside the Box

Overview

• Works for players U11 through adult.
• Great for players who want sharper passing and a killer instinct in front of goal.
• Built for the guys who want to make the difference in the final third.
• Perfect for teams looking to move better around the penalty area.

Objectives

• Get your players comfortable with quick combination play inside the box.
• Sharpen their ability to receive, read the picture fast, and get a clean shot away.
• Time the passes and the movement together so you open up windows where the defense can’t get to you.
• Add accuracy and variety to their finishing — first-time, controlled, and volleys.

Setup

Four players set up in a diamond at the edge of the box, rip through a quick series of passes, and finish with a shot.

1) Position four players at the edge of the box — two up top, one on each side.

2) Move the ball through different patterns (one-touch pass, wall pass, quick give-and-go, and so on).

3) Each player takes a step to lose their marker before the ball arrives, then plays it quick.

4) The player finishing shoots hard, at the moment the ball sits up best for a strike.

5) Run it for 10 shots, or three sets.