Wing play/Crossing XX

A goal is set up on one end of the field with a goalkeeper. 9 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. Between the strikers and centre-backs, a central midfielder (F) positions himself. The remaining players line up in pairs behind players B and C. The balls are at the centre circle.

The exercise begins with a short pass from player B to central midfielder F coming short (1), who lets it bounce directly to C (2). C plays a through ball to striker I (3), who lays it back into the run of centre-back B (4). B now passes diagonally to the left wing into the run of player E (5), who crosses the ball at full speed in front of goal (6). Player A positions himself in the left half-space and serves as a passing option for E for a back pass. Simultaneously with the pass to the wing, players B, C, H, and D start toward goal into the space behind. Just before E'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.