Practice Review: Crossing & Finishing after Combination

We are improving our headers, but the easiest way for us to score off crosses in on the ground.



The keypoints when crossing & finishing:

Crossing

1. Look up and identify the defenders & your targets
2. Aim for the Second Six yard box.
3. If you can, take your last touch at an angle towards the goal so you can get your hips turned.
4. Cross the ball like a shot - hit it with pace.
   
5. Get you foot and toe around the front of the ball to ensure you pull the ball away from goal

Finishing

1. Timing and angels of the runs into the penalty area.
2. Your body should face the target at the point of contact - frame the goal.
3. Near & far post runs - communication.
4. Decision on one-touch finish.
5. Be aggressive and attack the ball.
6. Near post runner must get in front of defender & GK.