Back-Heel Combination

passing advanced U14 U16+ Adult

12

Minutes

3

Players

2

Items

Objective

Use a back-heel to play a third-man runner in behind a simulated defensive line.

Equipment

balls
cones

Instructions

1
Three players in a line: A (feeder), B (target), C (runner).
2
A plays into B's feet. C makes a run beyond B.
3
B uses a back-heel to redirect the ball into C's path without turning.
4
C finishes or returns and rotates positions.
5
Repeat 10 times then rotate.

Coaching Points

✓ B must disguise the back-heel — no tell-tale look behind.
✓ Back-heel contact point is the heel bone, not the Achilles.
✓ C times the run to stay onside until B receives.

Variations

→ Add a goalkeeper and full-size goal for C to finish into.

Related Drills

Third-Man Run

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passing U14 U16+ +1

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Back-to-Goal Layoff

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Combination Sequence

Execute a rehearsed 4-player passing pattern to build combination play fluency.

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