One-Two with the Striker, Pass to the Wing, Ball Reception, Overlap, Cross + Finishing at Goal

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Progression
Number of Players 6 - 9 players

Setup

On the end line of the field, set up a goal with a goalkeeper inside. 8 field players are positioned on the field as shown in the diagram. On the left/right wings, two players stand 10-15 metres apart from each other. The two strikers take their positions 5-10 metres apart at the level of the penalty area line. The remaining players line up at the halfway line. The balls are distributed as shown in the diagram.

Procedure

Player C plays a diagonal ball to I (1), who lays the ball off for the oncoming player B (2). B now plays a diagonal pass into E's run (3) and moves together with C toward the penalty area. E receives the ball and dribbles toward the goal line (4), from where he delivers a cross into the penalty area so the ball arrives approx. 4-11 metres from the goal (5). The two players I + J make crossing runs at the moment of E's kicking motion and try to finish the cross. H and D occupy the wide back space, B and C try to finish the cross from the central back space. Afterward, the exercise starts from the right side with a pass to J.

Tip

- The strikers make crossing runs toward the near and far posts. - When crossing, it is important that the players start moving after the second-to-last pass and switch positions explosively at sprint speed just before the crosser's kicking motion. - The crossing players/attackers must not start too early. - Make sure the practised movement patterns lead to a fast, fluid overall movement. - The gaze should regularly be lifted from the ball (alternating between looking at the ball and looking forward). - The player expecting the pass makes a short counter-movement simultaneously with the passer's kicking motion. - The pass should be played into the running path of the player expecting the ball. - The passer must observe the running path of the player expecting the ball. - 1 full-size goal(s)

Training attributes

Technique

Technique: Trapping Dribbling Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Opening the field Player behavior

Condition

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

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 10 min
Training Set: Progression
Number of Players: 6 - 9 players
Goalkeeper: 1 goalkeeper
Form of Training: Individual training Team training
Exercise level: Easy Intermediate Difficult
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Indoor Pitch