Set Up:
There are 12-16 players set up in the attacking third, with lines starting at the cones. Player 1 begins the drill with a horizontal dribbling run towards Player 2. Player 2 makes a horizontal run into the center, and then combines with Player 1 on a heel pass or takeover combination. Player 2 then passes the ball up to Player 3, and Player 3 lays the ball off to Player 1 or Player 2 for a finish on goal. The players should rotate to all three lines during the drill, and the starting position should be switched over to the right side after 5-10 minutes.
Coaching Points:
1. Player 1 has to hold his run until the pass is made to Player 3 in order to stay onsides.
2. A horizontal dribbling run is the visual cue for the heel pass or takeover.
3. As you run onto the layoff pass, look up for the goalkeeper and deal with him.
Progressions:
1. Add fakes of the two combinations.