A simple setup view for this drill.
Setup
A wide player carries toward the end line and cuts the ball back to a runner arriving near the edge of the box. Start with a walking run so the timing is easy to see.
Steps
- Runner checks the shoulder and starts outside the scoring area.
- Wide player carries toward the end line.
- Runner arrives late for the cutback.
- Open the body and place the finish.
- Rotate the wide player, runner, and feeder.
Coaching points
- Arrive, do not wait in the box.
- See the ball before choosing the finish.
- Place the shot before chasing power.
- Stay balanced after the strike.
Common mistakes
- Arriving too early.
- Standing behind a defender's line.
- Taking a wild first-time swing.
- Sending the cutback too hard for the runner.
Make it easier
Allow the runner to take one touch before finishing.
Make it harder
Add a passive defender or require the runner to choose between two target zones.
How to know it is working
The runner arrives as the ball comes back and can finish toward a chosen target with balance.
Safety
Use one active ball, clear the goal area, and keep rebounds away from the next runner.