Layoff Under Pressure — 9 Sets, 8 Finishes Through the Gap
A central finishing combination where the 9 receives with a defender tight behind, protects the ball and sets it into the path of an 8 arriving from the second line.
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Organization
Place a striker near the top of the box with a centre-back tight behind, a midfielder serving from deeper and an 8 starting 8–10m behind the striker. The pass goes into the 9, who protects and lays off for the 8 to finish through the central gap.
Coaching Points
9 receives on the safe side of pressure | Layoff travels away from the defender | 8 delays until the first pass is secure | Arrive balanced and facing goal | Striker spins for rebound after the set
Progressions
- Add a defensive midfielder tracking the 8 from behind.
Regressions
- Use passive pressure on the striker and allow the 8 two touches.
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