Crossing and Finishing - Progression 2
A further two Defenders are added to the drill
The Defender closest to the Winger delivering the ball must try to close down the cross without entering the 'safe' zone
The Defender on the far side must try track the run of the Winger to the far post
Defenders can actively apply pressure in the build up phase
Play continues after the delivery phase until the ball goes dead
in more ways than one
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