Set Up:

There are 12-16 players set up in the attacking third, with lines starting at the cones.  To begin the drill, Player 1 passes the ball back to Player 2. As Player 2 receives, Player 3 starts a horizontal run across the field. Player 2 opens up with his first touch, and then looks to play a thru ball to Player 3, who finishes on goal. Upon completion, the players rotate counter-clockwise to the next line.

Coaching Points:

1.  Begin the thru run when the passer controls the ball and looks up.

2.  A horizontal run across the field is the visual cue for the thru pass. 

3.  Control the thru pass as soon as possible, and then look up for the goalkeeper. 

Progressions:

1.  Add a passive defender and call offsides.