Crossing is a very important part in team handball. A cross forces the defense to move and be aware that their original opponent is released by a now opponent. A cross must - in order to be effective - be made with a pressure from the first attacking player in which a body contact with the defense can be necessary. The other player in the cross must arrive behind the first player with great speed, receive the ball as hidden as possible and try the shot or pass the ball to a new teammate. The first player must take care not to "tell the defense" that she won't shoot but only perform a cross. She must indicate, that she intends to shoot if possible and the pass to the crossing player must only be made, if a shooting solution is not present. By doing this she can draw one or even 2 defenders, which creates a good possibility for the crossing player to shoot.

It is important that the crossings are not sidewards but against the goal - especially for the 2nd player, who receives the ball. If the cross are just made to the left and then to the right of the defense it will be too easy to cover.