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Lesson 21:
CROSSING AND FINISHING IN WIDE AREAS (PART 1)
Set up a playing area measuring 50m x 30m, divided into thirds vertically, with a goal and goalkeeper at one end. Place one mannequin just outside the edge of the penalty area, and position one more mannequin in each of the wide areas, as indicated in the diagram.
Players are divided into two groups, each situated on one side of the area. Team A attacks from the left, while Team B attacks from the right. Two attackers from each group start in the far corner of the pitch, with a third player positioned on the central mannequin.
The objective is to encourage creativity among players as they collaborate between the midfielder, winger, and striker to create scoring opportunities for the latter. Both teams will work on executing pre-planned attacking patterns.
For instance, in the example pictured from Team A, the midfielder plays a pass to the winger, who cuts inside with the ball. The winger then plays the ball outside the mannequin for the overlapping midfielder, who delivers a cross for the striker to score at the far post.
After a goal is scored or the ball goes out of play, Team A resets to their starting positions, and Team B takes its turn to combine and attack from the right-hand side.
Players are encouraged to explore a variety of patterns, including:
1. Midfielder playing into the winger and overlapping/underlapping before crossing the ball.
2. "Up, back, through" combination where the midfielder plays into the forward, who lays it off for the midfielder to play wide to the winger, setting up a cross or a shot.
3. Forward playing a "around the corner" pass for the wide player to run onto.
To ensure a comprehensive learning experience, both teams will have the opportunity to execute attacking patterns on both flanks, providing a well-rounded understanding of creative attacking play.
The session emphasises teamwork, intelligent movement, and precise execution, contributing to the development of the players' attacking prowess and their ability to break down defences effectively.
For more detailed information on this practice, please refer to the attached coaching process document.
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