Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Cycle 5 - Crossing - Session 3

Crossing & Finishing (20 mins)

Organisation - 2 players wide on each flank, 2 central players, one passes ball into player in corner who sets to crosser, 2 central players run into the box and aim to finish. Switch sides on each turn.

- Timing of the run into the box ( Try not to get ahead of the ball )

- 2nd Phase of play

- Communication with team mate

- Different cross types - Along the floor , In the air , Drilled , set back

SSG - Conditions (20 mins)

Organisation - Must have a player in you attacking crossing areas at all time.

Teams can pick a rule for the opposing team. Each team plays with different rules.

Rule 1 - Crossing player can dribble using unlimited touches prior to crosses the ball in.

Rule 2 - Crossing player is limited to 2 touches prior to crosses the ball in. Crossing player is limited to 1 touch prior to crosses the ball in. This requires good measured passing on the set-up.

Rule 3 – An opposing player (i.e. defender) is allowed to enter the channels area and press or tackle the winger.

Rule 4 – Crossing players are now allowed (on receiving a pass in the channel) to dribble into the central playing area and cross or shoot.

Rule 5 – Goals can only be scored from a specific type of cross nominated by the coach (i.e. Near Post, Far Post, Cut Back).

Finally, the rules can be removed and have free play, with players allowed in any areas of the field. A goal counts double if it is initiated from one of the channels.