Soccer Exercise
Lofted Ball with Cross and Finish
- 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: Twelve cones mark the starting points and the squares, two poles stand on the way to the penalty area.
Equipment: 12 cones, 2 poles, 1 goal and several balls.
Players: Groups of four with Players A, B, C and D; in addition one goalkeeper.
Procedure
- Player A plays a lofted ball to Player B in the square.
- Player B controls the ball in the square and sprints towards the pole.
- In front of the pole Player B performs a step-over.
- Then Player B crosses the ball into the penalty area to Player C or D, who make crossing runs in front of it.
- After that the same sequence runs mirrored down the other side.
Tip
- Bring the ball down to the ground quickly.
- Take the ball in the direction of play.
- Pick up speed immediately.
- Place the pole further towards the centre, so that the dribble comes in on a vertical line.
- When performing the step-over, shift the centre of gravity sufficiently and go past the pole with a change of pace.
Training attributes
Technique
- Technique
- Trapping Ball control Dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting Goalkeeping techniques
Tactics
- Tactics
- Wing play/Crossing Transitional play (shifting the game) Games plays
Training Organization
- Age
- U14 - U19 Men's / Women's
- Duration
- 25 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
- Group training
- Exercise level
- Intermediate
- Spatial Behavior
- Half-field
- Training Location
- Pitch