Technical/Technique

Combinations and Linking Play

To develop players’ ability to execute tight area combinations, scan and protect the ball in pressure scenarios, and build fluidity between passing, movement, and awareness.

Pitch Setup

Combinations and Linking Play pitch diagram preview

Setup

  • ✓1. The exercise begins with Player A playing a pass into Player B.
  • ✓2. Player B flicks around the corner using the outside of the foot to spin away from the mannequin and link with Player C to their right (as they are facing the mannequin).

This is the start of the setup. The full session, the coaching points, and the complete diagram are in the Session Library.

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