Two-Stage Cross & Finish | Continuous Attacking Finishing Drill

Overview

• Built for 10 players
• For players who want to learn how to finish off wide crosses
• Best run with age groups (U12 and up) whose crossing accuracy and timing of their runs are already at a solid level

Objectives

• Sharpen wide crossing accuracy and the skill of delivering attacking balls into the box
• Dial in the timing of runs onto crosses and build quick decision-making
• Hold concentration and finishing accuracy across two back-to-back finishing chances
• Build composure under pressure and cool, clear heads in front of goal

Setup

Split the field into two 18-yard boxes and have two teams attack the top and bottom boxes in turn. Each team is made up of two attackers plus supporters.

1）Setup

・Field size: roughly 40m × 36m (top and bottom boxes laid out)

・Each team: 2 attackers + 1–2 supporters

・Supporters set up on the sideline

・The ball starts from the supporter’s side

2）How it flows

・The active team starts from behind the top box

・A supporter delivers a wide cross and the team finishes in the top box

・As soon as they score or lose the ball up top, they move straight to the bottom box

・They take a wide cross from the other side and finish in the bottom box

・Once both finishes are done, rotate teams