🔧 Set-up: Area: 30x20 meters with a goal at one end Players: 1 goalkeeper, 3–4 strikers rotating, 2 wide players (crossers), 2 defenders Equipment: Several footballs, cones marking crossing zones ⚽ Activity: Strikers begin just outside the penalty area while wide players position themselves on both flanks The wide player delivers a high, whipped cross into the box The striker makes a blind-side run, adjusting their position to gain separation from the defender The striker jumps at the optimal moment, directing their header downwards toward goal The goalkeeper attempts to save the header, forcing the striker to focus on placement and power Defenders attempt to mark the striker and challenge for the ball Change the type of crosses (looping, driven, cutbacks) and adjust striker positioning (front post/back post runs) for different finishing scenarios Rotate strikers and wide players to refine movement, heading technique, and finishing accuracy under pressure ✅ Coaching Points: Time runs to arrive as the ball is delivered, not before Attack the ball aggressively, aiming to direct headers downwards Create separation from defenders with sharp double-movements Maintain composure and accuracy even under pressure Communicate between wide players and strikers for delivery timing
