Work 1 side then the other. Quick 1-2 to a through ball on the outside. Two central players make crossing runs into the box to try and score. Wanted to add a defending component so as soon as the through ball is played the defender on that side goes out to block the cross and the other defender, defends the box.
Crossing and finishing Defending the cross timing of runs
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