Finishing 2v2 Attacks | Score off the Winger's Cross

Overview

• Field players from U12 up to adult
• Players who understand the winger, striker, and defender roles
• Players with the basics down: passing, dribbling, and crossing

Objectives

• Switch the point of attack fast and get into the box quickly
• Serve accurate crosses from the winger and time the runs to meet them
• Stay calm in a busy 2v2 and put the chance away
• Keep your composure on the ball and your focus on scoring, even under defensive pressure

Setup

In this drill your players run cross-and-finish reps off a switch of play, hitting a 2v2 in the box over and over.

1）Set the field around 40m wide by 36m long.

2）The winger starts on the ball and dribbles to shake the marker.

3）They lay it back to the center back and peel off to lose their mark.

4）The cross comes in and two attackers battle it out 2v2 inside the box.

5）Play runs until there’s a goal or the ball is won back — that’s one rep.

6）Rotate players and run the same thing on the opposite side.