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Attacking the goal with a cross
Goal	Finishing in the final third

Attacking the goal with a cross

Equipment

8 markers
Sufficient balls to ensure continuity
2 full size goals
8 vests (ex. 4 yellow, 4 white)

Preparation

Playing area: 45x40 meters
Players: 16 + 2 goalkeepers
Duration: 14
Series: 2 series of 6 minutes interspersed with 2 minutes of passive recovery

Summary	Secondary Objectives
Exercise to train shooting, crossing and defending	Creating space, Support, Mark, Shooting, Heading, Crossing & Finishing, Body shape, Intercepting, Center back, Outside back, Center forward, Winger, Losing your marker, Cross, Finishing, Positioning, Marking, Improvisation, Center back, Outside back, Lateral midfielder, Center forward, Winger, Second Striker, Attack the goal, Defending a cross

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