Soccer Crossing Runs # 1 Training Drill


Crossing Runs # 1

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Basic Information

Age Group:(8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 9+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing

Field Preparation:

  • each player with a ball
  • cones to mark off area
  • shooting zone (5 x 10yds)
  • distance from goal to zone (15-20yds)

Description:

  • pass and shoot sequence as shown
  • first pass always goes to the middle player who decides to pass it to
  • lay off must to other side beyond the player in the middle as shown
  • players has only one or two touches before getting a shot off
  • players have to get a shot off inside blue shooting zone

Variation:

  • players are allowed to go for a rebound
  • player has to shoot on first touch
  • specify how players must pass to player in the middle (high or low etc.)
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

  • quality of preparation touch
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • eye on ball
  • accuracy before power

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