Crossing Competition | Cross Training
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Organisation
- 2 goals
- Cones to mark the field and wing zones
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Process
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- In the wing zone, there can either be just the crosser or additionally an opponent.
- One pair of players from each team starts from the center and receives a cross to be finished. Then, the two players receive a cross from the other side, which must be finished towards the opposite goal.
- Header goals count double
- Without defenders; to increase intensity, a defender can also intervene
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Tip
Coaching Points:
- Don't run in too early
- Set up away from the ball
- Run diagonally towards the crosser and goal
- Players attack the near and far post
- Crosses are always played from motion!
Training Set
Main point
Duration
25 min
Age
U14 - Men's / Women's
Technique
Goalkeeping techniques, 1 vs. 1, Catch / Save, Crossing/Owning the box, Headers, Heading from a jump, Heading while in motion, Passing, Long passes / Crosses, Shot technique/shooting, Half-volley, Volley
Tactics
Wing play/Crossing, Wing play with opponents, Wing play without opponents
Training Organization
Number of Players
6 players - 22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies - 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training, Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch
Author: Tactics easy2coach
