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COACHING SESSION: LAYOFF, CROSSING & FINISHING 1

	1) The players play a quick one-two down the right-wing. 2) The ball is crossed first time into the penalty area. 3) The other player meanwhile has timed his run to meet the cross and finish. LEFT-CLICK image to start animation & REMOVE MOUSE CURSOR from image to return to original image. For an explanation of the various symbols, CLICK HERE.

Organisation:
- Half football pitch - Start with 5 Players + Goalkeeper

Variations:
- Add defenders and attackers in and outside the penalty area. - Vary the depth of the return from the one-two to increase the difficulty of the cross. - Vary the delivery of the cross, low, hanging, fast... - Change side of the pitch to force players use other foot. - Click here to see Variation 2

Tips:
- Players should concentrate on providing both a good return from the one-two and a cross that gives attackers a chance in the penalty area. - Players have to be focused as the timing of the runs is crucial and the weight of the passes must be correct.

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