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Crossing into the penalty area
  • Attacking
  • 11 - 18+

Finishing From Crossing Positions

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TanyaOxtoby

Written by Tanya Oxtoby

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In this session players will have the opportunity to practice finishing in and around the 18 yard box from varied crossing deliveries, against defenders who will look to defend from a zonal tactic. Important finishing drills are realistic to the game

Coaching Objectives

This activity will work on players ability to find space in tight areas, different types of finishing opportunities and the timing of their runs into specific areas. The defenders will be starting from a zonal box positioning but will be looking at their 1 v 1 defending from the crossing deliveries, shot blocking, as well as their communication skills.

 

Drill Setup

  • 20 Mins
  • 12 Players
  • 1 Goals
  • 4 Bibs
  • penalty area y

What the Players Do

Use the18 yard box, with a 5-yard pocket of space centrally and outside crossing zones. Play 3v4 in favour of defending team strating in the central zone, with the opposite winger to join into the…

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