4 v 4 in the grid with 2 outside players. After 5 passes the attacking team (blue) can send a ball into the FB and have them go for a cross. Once the ball is played out 1 attacker and 1 defender (red) go into the 18 for a cross. If attacker wins and gets a shot 1 point, if they score 2 points, if they score on 1st touch 3 points. If defender wins the ball 1 point, if clearance is first time and out of the danger area (18 and wide of 6) 2 points.
Mids and strikers combining quick ball movement crossing and finishing If no success for attackers scoring on the cross change to 2 attackers vs 1 defender. Progress to 2 v 2 and then 3 v 3 in for the cross.
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