Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Crossing and Finishing: Fullback Play

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Purose:

The session aims to coach players to score more goals from crosses and to show that changing the pace of play and the angle of attack are key instruments in unlocking the opposition. Using wide areas is an important part of attacking play.

Set Up:

1) 30 wide x 15 short playing field for 7v7 and 9v9 or 60 wide x 30 short for 11v11 teams

2) 9 v 8 with GKs Overload

3) Balls in both nets

4) Split into six equal squares

Rules:

Players are locked into their square, expect for the fullbacks. The fullbacks are looking to link and join in the attack to create crosses. You can play unlimited touch until the players start to understand. Coaches can make increase tempo by restricting players' touch limit. Fewer touches, quicker decisions. If the ball goes out-of-bounds, then play restarts from the GKs. Play to a predetermined number of goals or a time limit.

*Have players change squares