CrossingWide Play

Overlap & Crossing Drill

Work on timing for overlapping runs and accurate delivery into the penalty area.

Age RangeAges 9+
Duration10 minutes
Group SizeSmall groups
SportSoccer

Equipment Needed

  • Cones
  • Balls

Keep enough balls in the box

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Setup

  • Create a wide channel with a crossing box at the end.
Overlap & Crossing DrillFBWoverlapcrossFAttacks the crossFullback plays the winger, then overlaps to deliver the cross

Instructions

  1. Fullback plays ball to winger; overlapping run times the run to meet the pass.
  2. Delivery into the box for finishers to attack.
Coaching Points
  • Look for the timing window to deliver the cross in front of attacking runs.