Overlap & Cross

Objective

• -Create a crossing opportunity with an overlap
• -Deliver quality into the danger zones
• -Attack the box with three runners

Setup

1. 1Full goal with a keeper.
2. 2Winger and full back combination on each flank.
3. 3Three attackers waiting centrally.

How to play

1. 1Winger receives, full back overlaps and takes the pass to cross.
2. 2Three attackers hit near post, penalty spot and back post.
3. 3Alternate flanks, ten crosses per side.

Progressions

• +Add two defenders in the box
• +First time crosses only

Regressions

• -Unopposed with a static delivery
• -Remove the overlap and cross directly

Variations

• -Cut-backs only
• -Competition: crosses converted per side

Common mistakes

• -Crossing straight to the keeper
• -All three attackers occupying the same space
• -Overlap made too early and offside