Soccer: Crossing and Finishing

Set up as shown.

Player 1 starts with the ball in the middle of the field and plays a 1-2 pass with player 2 before passing out wide to player 3.

At this point, players 1 and 2 run towards the penalty area, ready to receive a cross, while one of the defenders goes out wide to put pressure on the crosser.

Player 3 will cross the ball into the box where players 1 and 2 will try to beat the defender to it and score.

Players on the wing run with the ball down the side of the pitch before crossing for an attacker who has ran into the area, usually at the far post.

Attackers begin further back than the wingers and in line with the corner of the penalty area. Once the coach blows his whistle, the attacker must sprint at full speed to reach the area and get on the end of the cross.

Position 5 Attacking players as shown on the diagram and a GK in the goal.

Pass 1 --> 2 --> 3 --> 4 --> 5; with 5 running round from behind 4 to collect the pass. Have a mannequin set up either side of player 4.

After a player has made a pass they will move into the starting position of the person they have passed to. Form a line of players ready to make it a continuous drill.

This should be repeated on each side.

2 players outside the area play a ball into one of their players in the grid. 

The 2 players in the grid play 2 v 4 to try and score a goal on the half way line by dribbling the balll through the gate.

The 4 players try to win the ball and when they do they have to break as quick as they can and try to score a goal.

the only 2 defenders that can stop them are the 2 defenders out side the grid. (Blue dot players)