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Contested Slalom and Cross

Deliver, lose the marker and finish. The winger weaves and crosses; the striker peels off the defender and attacks the delivery to finish first-time.

Live animationCRO
Duration
8 min
Total drill time
Players
4
Recommended
Pitch
52 × 34 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 striker. Emphasise the delivery, a sharp peel off the marker, and attacking the ball to finish first-time under pressure. Both flanks. Rotate all roles.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Close control through the poles
  • Quality delivery to the back post
  • Striker peels off the marker late
  • Attack the ball, get across the defender
  • Finish first-time under pressure

Common mistakes

  • Striker moving too early, marked out
  • Delivery behind the run
  • Not attacking across the defender
  • Snatching at the finish

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A defender pressing the crosser too
  • Two attackers, near and back post
  • Live 2v2 in the box

Regressions

  • Unmarked striker (the base drill)
  • Passive defender for the picture
  • Finish into a mini-goal, no keeper
Equipment
Full Goals×1
Poles×4
Audience
U11-U12

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