3v2 Crossing & Finishing | Score by Timing Your Runs

Overview

• 3 attackers: get on the end of crosses from the wing and score in the box
• 2 defenders: mark up against the three attackers and keep the ball out
• 1 crosser: read when your attackers make their runs and deliver an accurate ball
• Rotate 16 players: everyone gets reps as attacker, defender, and crosser

Objectives

• Sharpen your crossing: put the ball in at a height and distance your teammates can attack
• Time the attack: break into the right spot the moment the cross comes in
• Finish with quality: score off volleys, headers, and shots from a first touch — get comfortable in all kinds of situations
• Manage the danger on defense: read it right and position two players against three

Setup

This is a game-realistic drill where players get on the end of crosses from the wing and look to score fast.

１）Grid off half the field and set your working area around the penalty box

２）3 attackers, 2 defenders, 1 crosser — everyone else waits out wide

３）The crosser receives on the wing and dribbles forward

４）Your 3 attackers make their runs, and the crosser picks the moment to whip a cross into the box

５）Attackers finish the cross; defenders block or clear

６）Once the ball hits the net or the play is dead, swap players in and restart

７）Run 15–20 minute rotations so everyone cycles through all three roles