Player 1 plays a through pass down the line for player 2 to run onto.
When player 2 reaches the pass and gets the ball under control they then cross the ball into the centre, along the floor or in the air, for player 3 to run onto and finish.
This drill works your attacking passes, your players' ability to play a decent ball into the box and how effective they are at getting the ball into the back of the net.
Progression:
One defender in the box to put pressure on the attacker.
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