1/3rd pitch for crossing as a team The blue team must work the ball to the wingers. Winger must deliver a deep cross in to the box A goal will only count if there are 3 other attackers in the box to meet the cross Don't allow the defender to press into the coned area on the wings. Initially allow the cross to happen. If the red team wins it back, restart the drill
Crossing Team movement Attacking the ball Getting numbers in the box
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This practice has no progressions
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