Crosses from the Half-Space with Defensive Pressure

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Main point
Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players

Setup

The goalkeeper stands centrally, 1-2 m in front of the goal. 2 players position themselves centrally in front of the goal at the level of the penalty area line. Another player (GC) positions himself with balls on the sideline at the level of the penalty area line according to the diagram.

Procedure

The wide player crosses from the right or left side into the penalty area. The two forwards cross and try to convert the crosses. The goalkeeper's objective is to intercept as many crosses as possible and concede as few goals as possible. Intensity: 10-15 crosses per side.

Tip

- The goalkeeper takes off with the leg furthest from the ball and tucks the near leg to his body for protection. - The ball should be caught at the highest point. - The arms must be extended. - The goalkeeper takes off with one leg and tucks the other leg (for protection). - Pull the ball to the chest as quickly as possible. - Start on the balls of the feet. - Take short steps. - The goalkeeper's gaze is constantly on the ball. - His legs are parallel and slightly bent at the knees. The upper body is slightly angled forward, the arms are at the sides and slightly bent at the elbows (the body posture closely resembles that of a cowboy just before drawing his gun from the holster). - To calculate/judge the flight path, the goalkeeper reacts only after the ball has been struck. - If the ball cannot be caught, it is punched away to the side with both fists (or possibly with just one fist). - To generate momentum for a one-armed punch, swing the hand/fist dynamically from back-low to forward-high. - Weigh up whether he can get to the ball or not. - Be quick to react on follow-up actions (attacker's shot). - The running paths of the two attackers are: The one further from the crosser runs short to the near post, the other into the space behind at the level of the far post. - 1 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Ball control Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics: Wing play/Crossing Player behavior

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Flexibility Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 30 min
Training Set: Main point
Number of Players: 1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper: 1 goalkeeper
Form of Training: Individual training Group training Team training Game Systems
Position training: Goalkeeper training
Exercise level: Easy Intermediate Difficult
Training Location: Indoor Pitch