1-If another player runs towards the line after the
player who has the ball on the wing and the ball is sent to running player, the
player who comes to first zone can cross. Generally, crosses on ground are
preferred in this region. If the striker is close to goalpost, speed of ball
should be high, and if he is far away, it should be slow. Because while just touching
to fast-incoming ball is sufficient, a very little time is needed to find
appropriate shot angle for the slow-incoming ball.
2-If defenders were not able to follow forwards and
the forwards were in front of the defenders, a cross can be preferred from this
area. Although the forwards are in front of the defenders, the probability of
offside is very low. Because ball is close to the line and forwards are behind
the ball. The point to be considered in these positions is that the ball should
neither be too fast nor too slow. That is, the goalkeeper should not be able to
control the ball with his hands, but the ball should not go towards the other
wing as soon as the forwards can touch the ball.
3-If the team uses formations which have three
defenders, the defenders can approach this area to cross. Many teams using this
formation prefer a full back on the right and left centre-back in order to use
this area more. Because fullbacks both participate more in the attack than centre-backs
and their crossing features are better.
4-Recently, wingers are preferred in the centre
midfield. These players come to the sides and increase the number of players in
the second zone by 1. The opposing team does not try much to defend this area,
which is far from the goalpost. In general, the wingers defend this area. If
their defence are weak, you are in complete control of this area. When the
winger, fullback and centre-midfielder come to this region, they have
opportunities to cross at the appropriate time.
5-If there are 2 centre forwards in the team's
formation and one of the strikers comes to the third region, cross can be done
from this region. Because when centre-forward turns towards the wings, the centre-back
slowly moves away from the penalty area, even if he does not go to the third
zone, the distance between him and the other centre-back widens. In this way, one
centre-back remains in the penalty area. If this player cross at the
appropriate time, the probability of scoring a goal is high.
6-If there is no inside winger in the team, it may be
more correct to cross from this area. The inside winger makes an individual
effort and focuses on finishing the position with a shot. When the winger moves
into the box, only the full back stays in that area. If there are 2 defenders
against him, he cannot be successful to cross.
7-There is no winger in some formations. For example,
like 4-3-1-2, 4-1-2-1-2… Therefore, only fullbacks can contribute to the attack
from the wings. Fullbacks can’t always go forward in these formations; their
dynamism decreases towards the end of the match. If they have the ability to
cross the penalty area from a distance, they can help their teammates without
going too far.
8-If you have centre forwards who are good at
headshots, it's a good idea to cross from the fourth zone. This type of striker
cannot run far with the ball. They want to get the ball in the area closest to
the box. Crosses from this region make their work easier. In addition, centre
forwards who are efficient in the penalty area also love these crosses.
Defenders are not prepared in crosses from that distance. In a few seconds the
centre forwards can control the ball and score.
