20 min
8-24 players
Tactical

Short Build-Up Into a Cross With Near and Far Post Runs

An unopposed combination circuit, at first, that installs the running patterns of your attacking positions before raising the demand against a real defense.

Description

On a half pitch, set up a full-size goal with a goalkeeper. Position 8 mannequins outside the penalty area to represent the opposition's defensive shape. Form a team of 7 attackers: center back A, center back B, right winger C, number 8 D, number 9 E, number 10 F, and the left winger, each in the...

Short Build-Up Into a Cross With Near and Far Post Runs

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