Soccer Finishing

Cross & Finish

Wingers deliver crosses into the box while forwards and midfielders attack the ball.

20 minDuration
8 playersGroup size
IntermediateDifficulty
Half pitchSpace needed
Balls, cones, goalsEquipment

Setup

Two wide channels with servers. Forwards and CMs start in central positions.

Instructions

  1. Server plays wide to winger.
  2. Winger drives to the byline and delivers a cross.
  3. 2–3 attackers make runs to attack near post, far post, and penalty spot.
  4. Rotate positions every 5 crosses.

Coaching Points

✓ Near-post runners go early and sharp.
✓ Far-post runner times run to arrive as ball is crossed.
✓ Encourage first-time finishes.

Progressions

→ Add a defender to make it a live 2v1 in the box.
→ Winger must beat a cone before crossing.
→ Time the whole sequence — goal within 5 seconds of cross.

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