Wing Attack Pattern IX

A goal is set up on the top end of the field, with a goalkeeper inside. 8 field players are positioned on the field as shown in the diagram. Two players go to each wing with 10-15 metres of space between them. The two strikers take their positions 10 metres apart at the edge of the penalty area. The remaining players line up in pairs to the left and right behind players B and C. The balls are at the centre circle.

Player C opens the exercise with a flat pass (1) to player A. A passes the ball, if possible directly, into the run of player E (2), who receives the ball on the run, dribbles toward the end line (3), and from there delivers a cross into the penalty area (4). After the opening pass by player C, C and B run straight toward the goal to occupy the central back space at the moment of the cross. At the moment player E begins the crossing motion, the two strikers I and J make crossing runs and occupy the positions at the near and far post. At the same time, the two right-side wingers H and D join the attack by occupying the right back space to finish crosses that go beyond the centre. The second round then starts from the right side. n