FC Lions COVID Training, Crossing and Curving the Ball

5/24/2020

As promised, this week we are working on crossing and curving the ball.

Conditioning exercises are below. Do 2-3 sets of the exercises. Here is Coach William demonstrating the exercises for this week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsbZiuofk
- Jogging for 10-15 minutes minimum
- Seated knee tucks (10-15 per set)
- Supermans (10-15 per set)
- Walking lunges (10-15 per set)
- Dead Bugs (15-20 seconds)
- Plank Pikes (15-20 seconds)
Coach Brice's tips for crossing and curving the ball: This technique can be used when you are on the wing, trying to cross it to your teammate to finish, for corner kicks, or for free kicks.
- Place the ball on the ground
- Take 3-6 steps back
- Lead with your left foot first, if you are right footed.
- Move towards the ball and strike it with the inside foot, toes up
Check out these videos of the pros for good examples:
- Pros practice crossing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xl-38lB1Lqc
- Lionel Messi free kick details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dN13MaNSMts
- Free kick goals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uAGUdIRWOxQ
Practice curving and bending: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XJRh2nAZTGE

Have a great week, and #GoFCLions! Next week we will do long balls, which are different than curving.

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