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Contested In-Swinging Cross

Get in front of the marker and flick it in. Whip the in-swinger to the near post, and the attacker gets across the defender to flick it on and beat the keeper.

Live animationCRO
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
50 × 32 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a defender marks the near-post run. Emphasise the in-swing delivery, the attacker getting across the marker at the near post, and the flick to redirect it in. Both flanks. Rotate the roles.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Whip it in toward the near post
  • Attacker attacks the near-post space
  • Get across the marker, in front
  • Subtle flick to redirect it
  • Beat the keeper at the near post

Common mistakes

  • Arriving behind the marker
  • Out-swinging it away from the near post
  • Heading it too hard
  • Not getting in front at the near post

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Two defenders in the six
  • Live, competitive delivery
  • A back-post runner too

Regressions

  • Unmarked flick (the base drill)
  • Passive defender
  • Flick into a mini-goal, no keeper
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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