Drill Setup: This drill will require the attacking third of the field with a full size goal and a goalkeeper. There should be a large supply of balls at the cone of player. Split the team up evenly among each of the four cones positioned near midfield as seen in the diagram. Drill Instructions: Player 1 plays a firm ball into the corner of the field for player 3 to run onto. As player 3 leaves his cone, player 4 also leaves his cone to put pressure on player 3, in attempt to deny the cross. Player 2 also leaves to defend player 1 on the cross. Player 3 crosses the ball into player 1 who attempts to finish on goal. Rotate players so that they play both offense and defense on all of the spots.
Attackers: Firm ball to get the ball deep towards the end line. Quick prep touches and crosses from the wingers. Good timing on the runs and anticipate the cross. Defenders: Sprint to close down the crosser quickly while getting the inside position. Track runners and get inside position. Clear balls up and outside.
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This practice has no progressions
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