Set out two cones down each wing to map out run for wingers to show time to cross. Have two attackers running at same time as winger crossing the ball and have two defenders on edge of the box ready to defend the cross and mark attackers. Switch which side the cross is coming in from.
Have attackers timing runs Defenders marking and defending cross Encourage keeper to catch/punch cross if in his area Wingers must attack at pace before delivering cross Encourage wingers to look up before crossing Attackers to make different runs into box (rather than run to the same area as eachother) Defenders to clear cross as soon as possible
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