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Crossing Over the Goal
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Crossing Over the Goal

  • Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19, Men's / Women's
  • Training Set Progression, Main point
  • Number of Players 1 - 5 players, 6 - 9 players, 10-15 players

Setup

  • 16 cones to mark 4 zones
  • 2 youth goals

Procedure

  • Position players in their respective zones. Players then alternate playing crosses over the goals into the designated zones.
  • Conduct the exercise as a competition: Which players can successfully play more balls over the goal into the target area (optionally using their weaker foot as well).

Tip

Coaching Points 

  • Play the ball on the move.
  • Use the inside of the foot for crosses.
  • Place the standing leg to the side behind the ball.
  • Ball control:
    • Prevent the ball from bouncing.
    • Quickly bring the ball down to the ground.
    • Yield at the moment of ball contact.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Trapping Ball control Passing

Training Organization

Age
U6 - U13 U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Progression Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Form of Training
Training in pairs
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch