Sascha Kljestan's goal for Anderlecht this weekend serves as a good example for us. We've got to time our runs and have enough patience to be in position for a cross. I know my own tendency is to sprint for the 10 yard line and wait for the cross. But that, of course, doesn't work because your teammate can't hit you in stride, especially if you beat him or her to the line, and the defenders pick you up.
Watch Kljestan arrive somewhat late, but on a great trajectory to make the play.
Another example of this was Donovan's finish versus Algeria. He sprinted up field but took a few steps off at the end so he could chase a rebound.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFEZMS5yuEI&feature=player_embedded
Ermy is always telling me not to push the defense too far back because there needs to be some space to put the ball behind them and let me beat them to the ball.
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