Crossing from the goal line



Crossing from the goalline - 1
In the diagram above the attacker has got behind the defense and plays a ball to the top of the 6 yard box. This type of cross would be very difficult for the goalkeeper and the retreating defense to get to, while it is ideally placed for an advancing player to score from.



Crossing from the goalline - 2
In this diagram the attacker has got behind the defense and cuts the ball back towards the top of the 'D' for an oncoming teammate. He would play this pass if the opposing 6 yard box was crowded or a midfield player was availabe and had a better chance to score.

Crossing from the goalline - 3
In the diagram above the attacker has got behind the defense to play a flighted cross into the the 6 yard box giving a chance to oncoming forwards to head to score. The ball could be played to either the near post or over the keeper to the far post depending on the position of the goalkeeper and the oncoming attackers.