Share it
Use this drill to get players to make attacking runs into the wide areas of the pitch and crossing the ball into the penalty area. The accuracy of the crosser is important with more than one target to aim for. Timing of runs are key.
Coaching Objectives
- Timing of runs into the penalty area
- Possession team using two touch play
- Accuracy of crosses
- Making use of overload situations
- Speed of wingers and ability to control passes and technique to cross the ball
- Support play with good position
- Scan before receiving
- Be diagonal to the ball
- Pass into player's runs
- Receive on the back foot
- Be open to the play when receiving
- Vertical passes between the lines
Drill Setup
- 25 Mins
- 11 Players
- 1 Goals
- 2 yellow 4 blue Bibs
- Half pitch y
What the Players Do
Set up as shown with a goal and goalkeeper and two boxes on the side of the penalty area. Inside the first box play a 3v3 plus two neutral players who are two-touch and play for the team in possession…Continue Reading For Free
Plus Get a Free eBook
Enter your email below and we'll send you our Moments of Transition eBook immediately. PLUS you can access this drill free AND send you our regular newsletter to help you become the best coach you can be.
By clicking on subscribe now, you consent to allow Cupello to store and process
the personal information and agree with our Privacy Policy.