Set Up:

There are 12-16 players set up on a large field, with lines starting at the cones. To begin the drill, Player 1 passes the ball up to Player 2. Player 2 dribbles around the first mannequin and continues horizontally across the field. Player 3 then makes a thru run in behind the second mannequin, receives the pass from Player 2, and finishes on goal. Upon completion, the drill re-starts from the other side of the field (using Player 4) and play alternates for the rest of the drill.

Coaching Points:

1.  Make sharp changes of speed and direction with the dribble.

2.  A horizontal dribbling run is the visual cue for the thru pass combination.

3.  Fade away and out of the defender’s field of vision, and then run in behind.

Progressions:

1.  Player 2 can shoot.