🔧 Set-up: Area: 30x20 meters with a goal at one end Players: 1 goalkeeper, 3–4 strikers rotating, 2 wide players (crossers), 1 defender Equipment: Several footballs, cones marking crossing zones ⚽ Activity: Strikers begin outside the penalty area while wide players position themselves on both flanks The wide player whips in a low, fast cross into the box The striker makes a late run, adjusting their position based on the trajectory of the ball The striker uses an open-body finish to guide the ball into the far post or back across goal The defender attempts to track the striker’s movement and block the shot Change the type of deliveries (driven, curled, cutbacks) and switch flanks for different crossing angles Rotate strikers and wide players to refine movement, timing, and finishing accuracy ✅ Coaching Points: Time your run so you arrive as the cross enters the box Maintain an open body shape to guide the ball accurately Focus on clean contact—don’t overhit the ball Adjust your position based on the flight and pace of the cross Be alert for rebounds and second balls
