Two-Phase Finishing | Scoring Off Crosses

Overview

• Run this with 16 players
• Set up a 40m x 36m area (or use half the field)
• Players finish off a cross from the wing, then sprint to the other side to attack a second cross — repeat the cycle
• You’re training finishing accuracy and fitness at the same time

Objectives

• Groove the patterns for scoring off a cross
• Sharpen decision-making and focus when players are tired from sprinting
• Help players read the cross and adjust their movement to it
• Build the ability to score late in games

Setup

Players finish off a cross in front of goal, then sprint across to the other side and run the same cycle again.

１）Team 1 attacks a cross from the wing (#10 and #11) and finishes in front of goal (#9, #12, #13, #14)

２）Right after the shot, they sprint flat out 30 yards to the other side

３）Once they get there, they attack another cross and shoot again

４）After completing the full cycle through to the finish, they swap with Team 2

５）Keep the cycle going for 5–10 minutes

６）In the second half, ramp up the intensity by adding distance or more defenders