| Name: | NEXT LEVEL SOCCER LLC |
|---|---|
| City: | LOS ANGELES |
| Country: | United States of America |
| Membership: | Adult Member |
| Sport: | Football/Soccer |
Zone 1 : 7v7Format
Day : Thursday
Session : 2
Theme : Attacking Principles - Width
Crossing & Finishing

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SetUp
Penalty area, set up as shown
Organization
Player 1 starts with the ball and plays a combination with player 2 before playing wide to player 3. Player 3 checks inside off the dummy to recieve and shoots on goal.
Progressions
*Shown Above - Player 1 starts with the ball and plays a combination with player 2 before playing wide to player 3. Player 3 checks off the dummy to recieve, attacks the line and cuts the ball back into the box. Player 1 & 2 make runs into the box to finish the cross.
- Add a defender(s)
Coaching Points
Quick combination play
Timing of seperation/movement across the dummy
Timing and angle of runs into the box - cross over, attack front & back post, not in same line
Quality cross into the box - low & hard, away from keeper

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SetUp
6v5 Game - Attacking team set up in a 1-3-2-1 formation
Organization
Encourage creative attacking play in central areas but encourage inside to outside movement from #10 and #9. Regular scoring but scoring from a cross worth double. Defending team counter attacks to mini goals.
Progressions
Change attacking players every 3-4 minutes
Coaching Points
Quick combination play in the middle
Timing and angle of runs into the box - cross over, attack front & back post, not in same line
Quality cross into the box
Inside to outside movement from #10 and #9.
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Cross Off A Dribble (15 mins)
SetUp
Two 20x10, Two 3 Yard Gates in the middle
Organization
A) Player 1 starts with the ball and dribbles forward at speed. Judging the angle the player must cut the ball back through the gate to player 2 and join the opposite line. The sequence continues. Introduce two balls.
Progressions
- Change sides/rotation
- Player now dribbles past the gate, performs a cut/fake cross before crossing with opposite foot
B) Add no-tackle defender
Coaching Points
Encourage cross with correct angle and weight
Players should be encouraged to receive/collect the ball on the move