Near-Post Flick, Far-Post Finish — Redirect the Cross
A crossing exercise where the near-post attacker does not try to score directly but redirects the delivery across goal for a second attacker arriving at the far post.
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Organization
Use a full-size goal with goalkeeper and a wide server. One attacker runs to the near post and flicks or redirects the cross across the six-yard area. A second attacker times a far-post run to finish the redirected ball.
Coaching Points
Near runner attacks the ball, not the goal | Redirect into the far-post corridor | Far runner delays until the first contact is likely | Keep the ball away from the goalkeeper's hands | Second attacker expects imperfect touches
Progressions
- Add two live defenders who can challenge both the first and second contacts.
Regressions
- Use predictable crosses and no defenders in the box.
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