Crossing

Crossing Is Stupid

Here's a graphic for you...in the EPL crosses are accurate just a shade under 19% of the time!  Which still doesn't take into account the quality of the touch taken by the receiving player, the ability of the defenders to block the subsequent touch, or the GK's ability to save a shot created by a cross.  For all the gasping and drama created by crossing the ball, it really doesn't result in anything.  A simple bit of hard work by the defense pretty much nullifies any danger: