Finishing in the box from a cross. Players line up outside box in pairs, with Goalkeeper in goals, a winger (either Right or Left side) ando one centre mid CM passes to winger , who crosses into box. 2 pairs of players run into box and compete for the ball to score. Winning pair stay on to complete again, other 2 players go to back of line. After a few rounds, 2 Players swap with CM and winger to give them a turn also.
Play at game speed. Winger to recieve ball on outside foot and controlled touch into space, run on and deliver a solid cross into box. 2 vs 2 tight & competitive in the box, team that scores stays on Keeper to challenge the ball when required.
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