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Near, Middle, and Far Post Run<br />
Purpose<br />
To develop crossing and finishing skills<br />
Organization<br />
Set out a 40–by-60-yard area. Station a goal (5 yards wide) and a goalkeeper on each end line. Position 2 attacking<br />
players and 1 defensive player inside the area in front <strong>of</strong> each goal and 2 wide players on each sideline. Goalkeepers<br />
should have a supply <strong>of</strong> balls. Repeat in one other area for a total <strong>of</strong> 12 players.<br />
Game Objective<br />
(“Team 1” is in light uniforms;”Team 2” is in dark uniforms in the illustration.) The Team 2 goalkeeper (no.1)<br />
distributes the ball to Team 2 player no.1, who advances the ball up the touch line with his first touch and crosses<br />
the ball to Team 2 player no.2 with his second touch. Goalkeepers must stay on their lines throughout the practice.<br />
Repeat in the opposite direction from Team 1 goalkeeper no.2 to Team 1 players no.1 and no. 2. The wide player<br />
should attempt to vary his serves to near, middle, and far post positions.<br />
Progressions<br />
1. Allow the goalkeeper to come out to challenge for the ball.<br />
2. The opposing wide player enters the area and marks the attacking player in front <strong>of</strong> goal.<br />
Key Coaching Points<br />
Crossing the Ball:<br />
1. The ball should arrive between head and knee height in front <strong>of</strong> the attacker.<br />
2. For near post crosses, aim to hit the edge <strong>of</strong> the 6-yard box in line with the near post.<br />
60<br />
1<br />
40<br />
2<br />
GK<br />
Assumption: 12 Players in a Group<br />
1<br />
2<br />
GK<br />
2<br />
1<br />
SEASON<br />
4<br />
60 Webelos Year 2
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