Course 06 - Near Post or Far Post? Reading the Cross
Most strikers just run to the penalty spot and hope — the best ones read the delivery before it comes. The type of cross and the crosser's body shape tell you exactly where the ball is going. Position yourself at the near post or far post to arrive first every time.
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01 · MODULE 01 - Introduction - Why Post Positioning Wins GoalsPreview available02 · MODULE 02 - What Are Near Post and Far Post Runs? - The FoundationPreview available03 · MODULE 03 - Reading the Crossing Angle - The #1 Decision FactorPlan access04 · MODULE 04 - Near Post Movement - When and Why to Attack the Front StickPlan access05 · MODULE 05 - Far Post Movement - When and Why to Attack the Back PostPlan access06 · MODULE 06 - Reading the Crosser's Body Position - Early CuesPlan access07 · MODULE 07 - The Six-Yard Box Rule - Your Priority ZonePlan access08 · MODULE 08 - Timing Your Run - Arriving at the Right MomentPlan access09 · MODULE 09 - Losing Your Marker - Movement Patterns to Create SpacePlan access10 · MODULE 10 - Reading the Defender's Position - Exploiting GapsPlan access11 · MODULE 11 - Penalty Spot Positioning - The Central OptionPlan access12 · MODULE 12 - Common Mistake - Ball Watching vs. AnticipatingPlan access13 · MODULE 13 - Decision-Making Flow - Near Post vs Far Post vs CentralPlan access14 · MODULE 14 - Playing with Multiple Strikers - Coordinating MovementPlan access15 · MODULE 15 - Integration & Summary - Applying Movement Patterns in GamesPlan access