Wing To Net

Objective

• -Finish from wide deliveries
• -Attack the near post and far post
• -Improve timing in the box

Setup

1. 1Mark a wide lane on each side with a crossing area near the end line.
2. 2Place two mini goals in the central scoring zone.
3. 3Set two wide servers and two attackers near the top of the box.
4. 4Keep the rest of the players in lines at the starting end.

How to play

1. 1The wide player dribbles or passes into the crossing lane.
2. 2They deliver a low ball or lifted cross into the scoring zone.
3. 3The attackers time their runs and finish into the mini goals.
4. 4After each ball, the next group goes quickly.
5. 5Swap the wide side so players work both feet and both angles.

Progressions

• +Two-Touch Limit: drop to one touch in the central area
• +Weak Foot Only: add a defender to raise the pressure
• +Tempo Clock: cut the clock to four seconds
• +Add a competitive scoreline for the last round

Regressions

• -Two-Touch Limit: allow three touches while the picture is learned
• -Weak Foot Only: static, unopposed reps before adding movement
• -Tempo Clock: extend the clock to ten seconds
• -Simplify the area or the service until success returns

Variations

• -Two-Touch Limit — Players are limited to two touches — one to control, one to release.
• -Weak Foot Only — Every touch, pass and finish must be with the weaker foot.
• -Tempo Clock — The ball must reach the end action inside six seconds or the rep restarts.
• -Scan and Cue — The coach shows a colour or number and the receiver must call it before their first touch.
• -Shadow Pressure — A shadow defender applies half pressure and can win the ball only after the first touch.
• -Score Challenge — Run it as a timed competition — pairs or teams count successful reps and compare scores.
• -1-to-1 Session — Run as an individual session: coach serves, one player works through the reps with rest built in.
• -Flip the practice to the opposite side of the pitch

Common mistakes

• -Crossing too early
• -Standing flat in the box
• -Arriving late to the finish