Activity
Crossing and Finishing
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Defense
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Defense
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Defense
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Defense
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Defense
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Defense
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Defense
Crossing and Finishing
Learning Outcomes
Improve crossing accuracy.
Enhance finishing techniques on crosses.
Learn positioning for attacking headers.
Description Of Activity
Set up a player at the wing (near the sideline).
The winger crosses the ball into the box, and attackers try to finish the cross by shooting or heading the ball into the goal.
Focus on timing runs and accuracy in crosses.
Variations
Add defenders to challenge the crosses and shots.
Rotate players between crossing and finishing.
Coaching Tips
Cross with the inside or outside of the foot for accuracy.
Encourage attackers to time their runs to meet the ball.
Attackers should focus on keeping their shots on target.
Equipment/Material Required
Footballs
Cones (for marking positions)
Goals
Pinnies for different teams