TOPIC / THEME

Individual Attacking Techniques - Combinations

Progression 7 - Crossovers

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE (TECHNIQUE / SKILL)

CROSS OVERS --- 2 v 2 (+1)

Three players combine to make A Crossover to complete a successful Attack against One Defender. Practice involves a good first pass - good movement to receive

ORGANISATION

Players play in a 15 x 12 metre grid With two 5 metre end zones

1. Before ball is played 2 central reds move towards each other from wide areas to cross over one another in a central area

2. When 2 attackers and 2 defenders are all close together, centrally, space will be created on flanks

3. Zone Player plays to one of two red receivers - on the outside

4. Reds accelerate into space

5. Exploit space created

6. End Product - final pass

KEY OBSERVATION

Starting Positions - see defenders, passer and see ball

Angle, Distance & Speed of Approach - believable movement

Movement - Cross each other - ensure defenders don't get in way - head up

Space created to side - Server plays ball into space

Exploit Space - Attackers accelerate down sides of grid

End Product - Finish with a pass into far end zone

NOTES

Decision Making - Disguise Intentions - When, Where, How?

Make eye contact - know angle of runs

Ensure defenders mark an attacker each - condition exercise

Timing and Execution of final pass / Quality, Awareness & Timing of exploding run

5m

5m

15 x 12m

Practical Coaching

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