Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Crossing (Lofted/Cut back)

Short Short Long

Organization:

-2-3 Grids, set at 25-15yards

-3-4 Playes per grid

-Balls start on the side with the most players

Instructions:

- Player A starts with a long pass to Player B

- After pass, Player A moves to the blue cone and receives a short pass from Player B

- Player A makes another short pass back to Player B

- Player B makes a long pass to Player C

Coaching Points:

- Proper part of the foot for a lofted pass

- Plant foot planted farther away from the ball to get a lifted pass

- Players on their toes and body behind the ball to avoid it rolling away

-Head up to observe your target area as the ball travels

-Head down at the point of contact

-Follow through is controlled

Crossing Conditioned Game

Organization:

- Midfield Scrimmage

- Two 5 yard Channels set on the wings

- 1 Player in each Channel(Neutral Player)

- Two teams of 4 on the field

Instructions:

- Scrimmage with Two Neutral Players on the wings

- Defenders may not enter the wing

- Neutrals may not enter the field

- 1 Team goes to big goal, other team goes to mini goals

- Switch after 10 minutes

- Players get 1 point for scoring without using the wing players and 4 points for including leading to a crossing goal

Coaching Points:

- Proper part of the foot for a driven pass

- Plant foot planted farther away from the ball to get a lofted cross

- Players on their toes and body behind the ball to avoid it rolling away

- Player receiving a pass, check away

- Timing of the runs. Shouldn't have to wait for a pass

Progressions:

- Take away channels and open up game to a regular scrimmage