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The players with the balls take it in turn to deliver crosses into the box. Before the ball is delivered the goalkeeper should adopt a starting position that places them in the get set position and is slightly towards the back post rather than the centre of the goal. They should be as far off their line as they deem comfortable, they must imagine there are attackers and defenders in the area and therefore be realistic. When the ball is played they assess the flight of the ball and decide whether or not they are capable of claiming it. If they are then they must decide whether to punch or catch. As this organisation places the goalkeeper in an unopposed situation they should usually be able to catch it. They must then move into the line of flight and meet the ball at the highest point they can, do not wait for it to arrive for them. If the ball is above their chest then the W technique of handling should be employed and also bring one knee up to defend their unprotected body. If the ball is blow that height then the bucket or collapsing technique should be employed depending on appropriateness. Although there is no other players in the area they should still be encouraged to create good habits and call for the ball as they move to claim it. Once in possession they distribute it back to the crosser and return to the starting position to await another cross.
If the goalkeeper deems the cross is a poor one and does not move to collect it they should then adopt a position in the goal mouth that places them in the get set position and enables them to be prepared for the shot that would come if there was any attackers in the area – create good habits now.
Crossers should vary the area of delivery, aiming for both the front and back post regions.
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