Switch of play and cross

Description

Four players in a diamond: both flanks, one in the middle at the front and one in the middle at the back. The wide player starts dribbling towards goal. The deepest player calls, which stops the dribbling and the ball is played back. The deepest player switches play first time to the opposite flank, who advances and delivers a cross. The others arrive in front of goal in staggered runs to finish. Start alternately from each flank. Instead of a cross, a sharp low pass from the flank is also allowed.

Quality Factors

The central players make themselves available actively. The ball coming from the flank is controlled in an open body position and the play is switched preferably already with the second touch. Players arrive in front of goal at different times and into different areas. Leaving too early takes away the space where the cross was going.

Key Questions

• When is it worth stopping the dribbling?
• In what body position do you control the ball so that you can see both flanks?
• Who arrives first and who stays deeper?

Training Info

• 6+ players
• Age Group: U10+