Goalkeeper Crosses & Claims

Objective

• -Decide early between claim, punch and stay
• -Attack the ball at the highest point
• -Communicate loudly with defenders

Setup

1. 1Full goal with a keeper, two crossers in wide areas.
2. 2One attacker and one defender in the six yard box.
3. 3Balls stacked with each crosser.

How to play

1. 1Crosser delivers on the coach's call, keeper decides to come or hold.
2. 2Attacker competes for every ball so decisions are realistic.
3. 3Eight crosses from each side, keeper announces every decision.

Progressions

• +Add a second attacker
• +Whipped, driven crosses only

Regressions

• -Unopposed crosses to start
• -Serve by hand at a slower pace

Variations

• -Punch out only, then defenders clear
• -Claim and launch a counter attack

Common mistakes

• -Silent decisions leaving defenders guessing
• -Standing on the goal line for every cross
• -Catching the ball at chest height in a crowd