Reverse Pass Finish — Shape One Way, Release Blind-Side Runner
The ball carrier receives centrally and shapes to play one direction while a teammate runs on the opposite side of the defender. A disguised reverse pass releases the runner for a direct finish.
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Organization
Set a 28x22m attacking area with central passer, blind-side runner, one defender reference and goalkeeper. Passer receives from a support player, opens toward one side, then reverses the ball into the runner moving behind the defender's opposite shoulder.
Coaching Points
Runner stays out of the defender's sightline until the last moment | Passer sells the first direction with body shape and eyes | Reverse pass is played into the runner's stride | Runner accelerates only after the defender shifts | Finish quickly before the defence can recover
Progressions
- Make the defender active and allow them to choose whether to track the runner or press the passer.
Regressions
- Use a mannequin and rehearse the disguise without live pressure.
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