Activity
Catching Crosses
Class:
Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Goal Keeping
Catching Crosses
Learning Outcomes
To improve Goalkeeping techniques (Anticipation & awareness, Footwork - agility & flexibility)
Description Of Activity
Play is set up using one goal, one GK, one server, one wide player, one defender, two forwards, and 10 balls.
- The aim of the drill is for the server to cross the ball from a wide area or corner into the area of the cone around the 6yd box.
- The 2 forwards and the defender are allowed to compete for the ball.
- The emphasis is on the UK's decision-making, anticipating the flight and speed of the ball to come and catch the ball at its highest point.
- If the GK collects the ball they must move towards the edge of the box and throw the ball towards the wide play simulating a fast break attack.
COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.
Variations
- Alternate sides so crosses come in from both the left and right side positions.
- Change angles of server
- The wide player can cross balls into the coned area.
- Drive crosses
- Loft crosses
Coaching Tips
Communication, keep talking to the defenders and other players around the last 3rd of the pitch (KEEPERS BALL !!!) Even at training, it is good practice to shout loud for the ball
Equipment/Material Required
Marked area, cones, and Football.Keeper to be on toes all the time