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4 v 4 + 2 Crossing & Finishing

Set Up

  • N/A
  • Half pitch + 30 x 20 yard box
  • 4 v 4 + 2 neutrals
  • Footballs, cones, bibs, goals

Objectives

  • Develop finishing under pressure.
  • Improve decision-making and quick thinking under pressure
  • Recognise how and when to exploit overloads

Details

  • Both teams compete for possession in the middle square
  • The team in possession must connect a certain number of passes (4)
  • After the number is reached, the team then try to play in the wide player
  • 2 players make runs to try and score from the cross from the wide player to score a point
  • The wide player should try to aim the cross between the cones

Alterations

Regression

  • n/a

Progression

  • Play 3 v 3 in the box and add a CF and CB. After 3/4/5 passes the team in possession can either play to the wide player or the CF (who should play to the wide player). 
    2 players still break out and the CB & recovering defender join in.

Coaching Points

  • Technique in crossing and finishing
  • Movement off the ball
  • Timing of runs
Meet the Expert

Tony Mee

  • Academy Coach
  • UEFA A Licensed Coach
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