Diagonal pass to the second post

Setup

1. A line of passers on one wing at halfway, a line of runners on the far side.
2. A goalkeeper and one defender (D1) guarding the near post.

How it runs

1. A1 dribbles down the wing; A2 starts the run from the far side at the same time.
2. A1 plays a low diagonal across the face of goal, past the keeper and D1.
3. A2 arrives at the second post and finishes first time.
4. Players swap lines; change wings halfway through.

Coaching points

• Passer: look up early, play it low and firm across the goal.
• Aim for the space just in front of the far post, not at the runner.
• Runner: hold the run, then arrive at pace; don't get there too early.
• Finish with the inside of the foot or a stretched toe, staying on your feet.
• Run on the defender's blind side so they can't see the ball and you together.

Common mistakes

• Runner standing at the far post waiting for the ball.
• Diagonal floated in the air instead of along the floor.
• Passer delays and the keeper gets across.