TOPIC / THEME: Team Attacking in the Attacking 1/3 - Crossing and Finishing - Functional Practices

Effective crossing and finishing from crosses in a functional practice

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:
A simple functional practice to rehearse the delivery, angle and timing of runs and techniques to improve crossing and finishing from crosses
ORGANISATION:
	A rotational practice where players perform an overlap and takeover to get into a crossing position in a wide channel. The wide player as a result of a well timed overlap crosses for the other two who have executed the takeover, to run in and finish The quality of the pass and timing of runs is critical in the early stages The angle and timing of runs and the quality of the delivery must be practiced and coached

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Quality of passing (Time,weight,accuracy and disguise) Angle of runs Timing of runs End product and follow up

NOTES:

This is a simple introduction to the concept delivery and the finishing touch. Practice and rehearsal of the technical aspects is emphasized here. Develop the session to involve real defenders in a game situation where decision making becomes the emphasis

CONTINUATION: Team Attacking in the Attacking 1/3 - Crossing and Finishing - Functional Practice

Functional game to improve the Techniques and decision making.

ORGANISATION: Development using a functional game

8v8 inc GK's - 60 x 50 approx 3-2-2 formation players start as shown in the thirds of the pitch. A player can move into another section using the pass and follow rule but must return when the ball goes out of play or move is concluded A front player must be involved in some combination play before the ball can be played wide. A goal is scored directly from a cross or as a consequence of the cross ( knock down)

NOTES:

Continue with the same key factors but emphasize, attitude to scoring and decision making.

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