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Crossing Competition | Cross Training
25 min
Soccer Exercise

Crossing Competition | Cross Training

  • Age U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Main point
  • Number of Players 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

  • 2 goals
  • Cones to mark the field and wing zones

Procedure

    • 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.
    Note: Variations:
    • Header goals count double
    • Without defenders; to increase intensity, a defender can also intervene

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 attributes

Technique

Technique
Headers Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Wing play/Crossing

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
25 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
2 goalies 3 goalies 3+ goalies
Form of Training
Group training Team training
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch