One-twos at pace

Setup

1. A queue of attackers with balls at halfway, a wall player (A2) at the edge of the 10 m zone.
2. A passive defender (D1) between the queue and goal, and a goalkeeper.

How it runs

1. A1 dribbles at D1 to commit them.
2. A1 passes into A2 and sprints past D1 on the other side.
3. A2 sets it back first time into A1's path, and A1 finishes in stride.
4. A1 becomes the wall player; A2 joins the queue.

Coaching points

• Go at the defender: make them step to you before you pass.
• Pass firm and to the wall player's far foot.
• Sprint straight after the pass; the pass and the run are one action.
• Wall player: open body, first-time set into space, not to feet.
• Finish early: toe-poke or laces before the keeper sets.

Common mistakes

• Passing too early, so the defender doesn't commit.
• Watching the pass instead of running.
• Return pass played behind the runner.