Category: Shooting
Type: Drill
CROSSES
Organization
- Split field players into three groups as shown. Alternate places after each sequence.
- Wide players dribble around forward cone and cross the ball.
- Twin strikers move off their cones and decide who will attack which space (near or far post).
- Strikers try to score, keepers attempt to cut off cross or save shot.
- Can progress by adding defender(s) and more attackers.
Coaching Points
Attacking:
- Encourage good quality crosses into the near and far post areas.
- Crosses to near post should be low and driven.
- Crosses to the far post need to be bent away or chipped over the keeper's head.
Keeper:
- Early decision making. Keeper "goes" if a play on the ball can be made. "Stays on line" if can not get the cross.
- Yells "KEEPER!" if coming out to get the ball.
- Must position on the near post to start in order not to get beaten by a shot from the crosser.
Submitted by: Jeff Pill
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