15 min
12-18 players
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Crosses and Heading with 2 Side Zones (variation)
By encouraging your players to focus on aerial play and facilitating crosses, this drill allows them to work on their aerial game (heading and volleying) while staying in match conditions.
Description
On a half-field, mark out 2 zones 10m wide on each side of the field along its entire length (see animation). Then position a goal on the halfway line, opposite the regular goal. Form 2 teams of 6 players, including 1 goalkeeper per team.
The exercise is conducted in the form of a 6v6 game with ...
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