Near-Post Decoy, Late 8 Cutback — Clear the Penalty Spot
A final-third pattern combining a decoy near-post run with a delayed midfield arrival onto a cutback near the penalty spot.
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Organization
Attack from a wide channel. The striker makes an aggressive near-post run as the winger reaches the byline. The number 8 delays outside the box, then arrives into the penalty-spot lane for the cutback as the defender follows the striker.
Coaching Points
Near-post run must be fast enough to move the defender | 8 stays out until the byline touch | Cutback travels behind the first defensive line | Arrive facing goal | Opposite attacker protects the far-post space
Progressions
- Add a holding midfielder who can track the number 8 from behind.
Regressions
- Remove the tracking midfielder and use a fixed cutback service.
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