Diagonal Winger Run Finish — Attack Gap Between Fullback and Centre-Back
The winger starts wide and curves a diagonal run inside as the ball carrier attracts pressure, receiving in the gap between the fullback and centre-back. The drill trains timing, angle of run and finishing from an inside channel.
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Organization
Use a 35x28m attacking area with passer, winger, two defensive references and goalkeeper. Winger begins wide, waits for the passer's touch, then runs diagonally between the fullback and centre-back cones/defenders. Pass is played into the run for a first- or second-touch finish.
Coaching Points
Start wide enough to create a real diagonal lane | Time the run after the defender's attention moves to the ball | Curve the run to stay onside | First touch takes the ball toward goal, not across the defender | Choose near- or far-post finish based on goalkeeper position
Progressions
- Use live fullback and centre-back defenders who can track or pass the runner on.
Regressions
- Use mannequins and slow the service until the run timing is consistent.
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