Two-Sided Finishing | Combinations & Crosses

Overview

• Middle school to high school
• 12 players (two groups of 6)
• Played on a half field
• Built around wide attacks, crosses, and finishing

Objectives

• Get players thinking about breaking the back line with up-back-and-through combinations
• Build attacking focus while multiple groups work at the same time
• Sharpen crossing timing and finishing accuracy
• Lock in the flow of a real wide attack through repeated reps

Setup

This drill runs off wide crosses, with two groups attacking in turns. Players beat the defense with an up-back-and-through combo, then look to finish off the cross with two runners in the box.

1）Split the field into two areas so each group attacks down its own side, left and right

2）Work up-back combinations (drop it back, then push it forward) to get close to the back line

3）Slide a through ball to inject pace and get the wide player ready to cross

4）Two players in the box time their runs and attack the ball to finish

5）Both groups take turns running the same pattern