Crosses
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Description
•Split field players into three different groups as shown. Alternate place after each sequence.
•Wide players dribble around forward cone and cross the ball.
•Twin strikers move off of their cones, and decide who will attack which space (Near or ar post space.)
•Strikers try to score goalkeepers attempt to intercept cross or save shot.
•Can progress by adding a defender and adding strikers.
Coaching Points
•Attacking;
- Encourage good, quality crosses into the near and far post areas.
- Crosses hit to the near post should be low and driven.
- Crosses to the far post need to be bent away from the keeper, or chipped over the keeper’s head.
•Keeper;
- Early decision making. Keeper ‘goes’ if a play on the ball can be made. ‘Stays on line’ if can not get the cross.
- Keeper yells ‘KEEPER’ if coming out to get the ball.
- Must position on the near post to start in order not to be beat by a shot from the crosser.