Wing Play / Crossing IX

Age U6 - U13, U14 - U19
Training Set Main point
Number of Players 10-15 players, 16-22+ players

Setup

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 behind players B and C. The balls are at the centre circle.

Procedure

Player C plays a diagonal ball into the run of E (1), who lays the ball off backward to the approaching player A (2). Players B and C run toward the penalty area, 2-3 seconds later D and H start into the lateral back space. A now crosses from the half-space into the penalty area (3). At the moment of the backswing, B and C make crossing runs, occupy the positions at the near and far post, and try to finish the cross. D and H finish the balls that B and C cannot reach.

Tip

- The strikers cross toward the near and far post. - When crossing, it is important that the players start moving after the second-to-last pass and explosively switch positions at sprint speed just before the crosser begins the crossing motion. - The crossing players or attackers must not start too early. - Make sure the rehearsed movement patterns lead to a fast, fluid overall movement. - Eyes should regularly be lifted from the ball (alternating gaze between ball and forward). - The player expecting the pass makes a short check-away move at the same time as the passer's backswing. - 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: Passing Shot technique/shooting

Tactics

Tactics: Wing play/Crossing Team behavior Opening the field Player behavior Transitional play (shifting the game)

Condition

Condition: Speed of movement with ball Speed of movement off the ball Basic Endurance GAT Strength training Explosiveness

Co-ordination

Co-Ordination: Quick anticipation Quick processing

Training Organization

Age: U6 - U13 U14 - U19
Duration: 20 min
Training Set: Main point
Number of Players: 10-15 players 16-22+ players
Goalkeeper: 1 goalkeeper
Form of Training: Individual training Team training
Exercise level: Intermediate
Spatial Behavior: Half-field
Training Location: Pitch Indoor