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

Tony Mee

• Academy Coach
• UEFA A Licensed Coach