Wing play/Crossing XIX

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

The exercise begins with a diagonal pass from C to player E coming short (1), who lets the ball bounce directly to A (2). A passes directly into the path of centre-back B (3). B passes to striker J (4), and J passes back to player C coming toward him (5). C now passes diagonally to the right wing into the run of player H (6). H finishes the ball played by C by crossing it at full speed in front of goal (7). Player A positions himself in the left half-space and E at the level of the penalty area edge. Simultaneously with the pass to the wing, players B, C, and D start toward goal into the space behind. Just before H's cross, the two strikers I and J start toward goal. Their running paths cross at the level of the penalty area line. All players try to finish the cross. Afterward, the players return to their starting positions and the next pair moves up to replace B and C.