Playing in Behind with a Finish

Pitch: Seven poles or dummies mark the opposition defensive line and the midfield.

Equipment: 7 poles or dummies and several balls.

Players: The players spread out over the starting positions derived from a 4-4-2. The wide positions and the strikers are filled twice, depending on the number of players.

• The centre-backs play the ball through to a winger.
• The wide midfielder takes the pass towards the centre.
• The wide midfielder plays in the striker near the ball with a pass into the gap; that striker has previously moved away inside and sets off after the ball.
• The same sequence is then run on the other side.

Variations:

• The striker away from the ball runs in behind; the striker near the ball comes slightly towards the passer instead.
• The wingers operate level with the opposition defensive line. Play is free, with the aim of playing the ball in behind; the pass in behind is followed by a finish or a cross.