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Crossing Runs
20 min
Soccer Exercise

Crossing Runs

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

Setup

Pitch: Three cones mark the positions, a hurdle stands on the striker's way to the goal; a goal stands at one end.

Equipment: 1 goal, 1 hurdle, 3 cones and several balls.

Players: One crossing player and one striker; in addition one goalkeeper.

Procedure

  • The striker starts with a pass to the crossing player.
  • The crossing player sprints to the cone, receives the ball into the run and plays it to the striker first time, low and hard.
  • After the pass, the striker sprints towards the goal, jumps over the hurdle and tries to convert the cross first time.

Tip

  • Cross low and precisely.
  • Deliver the cross about three to five metres before the goal line.

Training attributes

Technique

Technique
Headers Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques

Tactics

Tactics
Wing play/Crossing Games plays

Condition

Condition
Strength training Strengthening

Training Organization

Age
U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
Duration
20 min
Training Set
Main point
Number of Players
1 - 5 players 6 - 9 players 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper
1 goalkeeper 2 goalies
Form of Training
Training in pairs
Exercise level
Easy
Spatial Behavior
Half-field
Training Location
Pitch