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The Driven Cross (From a Standing Ball)

Groove the delivery. From the byline, strike a low, flat ball across the face, and time the near-post run to sweep it in.

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Duration
9 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 36 m
Setup space
Level
Intermediate
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U9-U10
Any format

Setup & instructions

The ball is set at the byline. Strike it low and flat across the face while runners make set near and back-post runs to finish. Emphasise a low, driven, accurate delivery and the timing of the run. Build to delivering off the dribble. Rotate.

Setup time: 1 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Low and flat across the face
  • Aim across the six-yard box
  • Firm pace on the delivery
  • Time the near-post run
  • Just get a touch to turn it in

Common mistakes

  • Lofting it instead of driving it
  • Delivery too high across the box
  • Run mistimed
  • Ball behind the runner

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Drive to the byline first (the base drill)
  • Add a keeper and a defender
  • Deliver off a pass down the line

Regressions

  • Bigger target
  • Walk the timing of the run
  • Slower, set delivery
Equipment
Cones×1
Full Goals×1
Audience
U9-U10

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