Channel 1v1 with Cross
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Basic Information
Age Group (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players 8+
Difficulty Medium-Hard
Time 10-20 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- pinnies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- first player with the ball attempts to dribble through cone goal and then cross the ball towards the
- middle as shown
- the defenders must stay on their goal line and move only sideways
- next player repeats sequence from the other side
- switch roles often
Variation:
- passive defenders
- add a defender in front of the goal to defend the cross
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- get defender off balance
- change of speed and direction
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