Cutback Pass

Objective

Deliver a cutback pass from the byline to an arriving midfielder for a tap-in.

Equipment

• Balls
• Cones
• Goal

Instructions

1. 1

   A wide player starts on the right byline with the ball. Two midfielders time runs into the box.

2. 2

   Wide player rolls the ball back from the byline across the six-yard area.

3. 3

   First midfielder attacks the near post, second attacks the penalty spot.

4. 4

   Alternate which player receives. Rotate all three roles after 5 cutbacks.

Coaching Points

• ✓ The cutback must be along the ground — aerial cutbacks are harder to finish.
• ✓ Play it away from the goalkeeper, not straight across their line.
• ✓ Arriving players must not over-run the ball — hold shape until it is played.

Variations

• → Add a goalkeeper.
• → Mirror on the left flank.