Crossing Waves: Pressure

Set up

Field

Use the attacking third with a full-size goal and goalkeeper.

Players

6 or more players. Divide the players evenly among the four cones near midfield shown in the setup.

Keeper

Yes.

Balls

Keep a large supply of balls at Player 1's cone.

How it runs

1. 1.Player 1 starts by playing a firm ball toward the corner for Player 3 to run onto.
2. 2.As Player 3 leaves, Player 4 also goes and tries to close the crosser down and prevent the service.
3. 3.Player 2 leaves at the same time to defend Player 1's run into the box.
4. 4.Player 3 delivers the cross and Player 1 tries to finish on goal.

After each rep

Rotate the players through all four spots so everyone works in both attacking and defending roles.