Wall Pass (1-2) Past a Defender

Setup

• A 25 × 20 yard channel with a 3-yard cone gate at the far end.
• One defender in the middle of the channel, one 'wall' player out to the side, and a line of attackers with balls at the start.

How it works

1. The attacker dribbles straight at the defender to commit them.
2. Pass 1: play it into the wall player just before the defender can tackle.
3. Sprint past the defender on the other side the moment you pass.
4. Pass 2: the wall player returns it first time into the space behind the defender.
5. Collect it and dribble through the end gate. Rotate roles every few reps.

Coaching points

• Commit the defender first. If they don't step up, there's nothing to go around.
• Pass and go instantly: the run is what makes the 1-2 work.
• Return pass into space, ahead of the runner, not to their feet.

Progressions

• Defender starts passive, then goes full pressure.
• Wall player must play one-touch.
• Replace the end gate with a goal and finish instead.