79-P9 · Functional practice · U15–U17
The 9 and 10 Combinations to Finish
The 9 and 10 Combinations to Finish is a functional practice for U15–U17 teams (13 players, 50 × 45 yards) that works on finishing and movement to finish.
This practice puts attackers in two different scenarios, challenging them to combine quickly to exploit the overload and finish.
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1:50 - Age group
- U15–U17
- Players
- 13 players
- Area
- 50 × 45 yards (1/2 Pitch)
- Time
- 30 minutes
- Practice type
- Functional practice
- Coach level
- Advanced (B Licence)
How it's set up
This functional practice takes place in a 45 by 50-yard area and focuses on developing combinations and finishing in different scenarios. We have 2 phases to the attack. To begin phase 1, one attacker (Gold 9) passes the ball to the defender (Blue 4) who passes to the 2nd attacker (Gold 10), triggering the 2 v 1 attack. After a goal is scored, this triggers Phase 2. One winger (Gold 11) combines with a wide teammate (Gold 3) before driving down the wing and delivering the cross into the box where a 2 v 1 attacking overload takes place. If the defender wins possession in either of the phases, they can pass to the outside attackers earning their team a point. After the 2nd attack ends, the defender switches out and the two attackers alternate. Alternate the side of the cross after every attack.
Key coaching points
- Quick combinations to beat the defender in the 2 v 1 and finish
- Crossover runs in the box to evade the defender
- Attack the box at speed when the cross is delivered
Also in the full practice
- 1 progression to make it harder as your players improveIn Club
- 3 player questions to check understanding during the practiceIn Club
- The coach-led video (1:50) how to set it up and deliver itIn Club
- Add it to your team's Dugout drop it into a session plan with your warm-up and gameIn Club
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