When the time comes to try and create a scoring opportunity and cross in soccer, you must consider some of the following ideas. Such as who on your team is available for a pass, where are the other teams’ defenders located, and how you are going to deliver the ball. These ideas all combine to form a skill called crossing.
Crossing a soccer ball is a passing motion where the player with the ball kicks the ball into the center of the field while they are standing on the outside of the field. The crossing motion can be completed by kicking the ball in the air or on the ground. When crossing the ball in the air, make sure to aim your cross at a player so they can have a chance of scoring. Pass by kicking the ball with the top of your foot. Also, make sure that you look up before passing and communicate who you are passing to before you kick the ball.
For crossing a soccer ball on the ground, use your one foot to anchor yourself to the ground. Use your other foot to swing through the ball. Make sure to lean over the ball when kicking it because this will make it easy to keep the ball on the ground. Also, ensure that the ball will reach the destination that you wanted it to. Provide enough pace and accuracy to the ball for a successful cross. Lastly, before you kick the ball, look up and survey the field so you know who on your team is ready to receive your cross. Follow the details above for success and keep practicing to improve your technique.
To further practice crossing the soccer ball, use these soccer crossing drills.