Bent Cross-Field Pass

Objective

Execute a bent, in-swinging cross-field pass that lands on the far side of a wide zone.

Equipment

• balls
• cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Partners stand 35–40 yards apart in a wide position on opposite sides of the pitch.

2. 2

   Player A strikes across the body with the instep, curling the ball to land in a 3-yard target zone near Player B.

3. 3

   Player B controls and repeats.

4. 4

   Focus on bending the ball away from an imaginary covering defender.

5. 5

   10 passes each then swap sides.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Strike through the bottom half of the ball to get flight and bend.
• ✓ Follow-through across the body — that's what creates the bend.
• ✓ Aim for the far foot of the receiver so they can take it into space.

Variations

• → Move target zone to add a curve that beats a marker cone placed mid-flight.