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Cross to the Volley (Tight Box)

Quick and clean in the tight box. Time the run fast, set the body early, and strike the shorter driven cross first time.

Live animationCRO
Duration
9 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
36 × 30 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
High
Physical demand
Age band
U11-U12
Any format

Setup & instructions

As the base, but a tighter box so the cross is shorter and the volley quicker. Emphasise setting the body shape early and a clean, quick contact. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Set the body shape early
  • Time the run fast
  • Side on, watch it on
  • Clean, quick contact
  • Keep it down and on target

Common mistakes

  • Late to set the body
  • Squaring up
  • Leaning back
  • Rushing and mishitting

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • A defender contesting
  • One-touch service
  • Even tighter

Regressions

  • The bigger box (the base drill)
  • Take a touch to control
  • A slower serve
Equipment
Cones×1
Full Goals×1
Audience
U11-U12

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