Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Lofted pass

Main Theme

Organization:

1.30 x 10 yard area set up as shown

2.3 players set up as shown

3.1 ball (Additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1.In a 30 x 10 yard area place a marker at both ends and in the middle (15 yards from either end)

2.Ball starts at one end of the area and is played into the middle player

3.Middle player then plays the ball back to the same end player (see diagram 1)

4.End player then approaches the ball and plays a lofted pass over the middle player to the other end

5.2nd end player then controls the ball and plays it back to the middle player (see diagram 2)

6.Exercise is then repeated

Coaching Points:

1.Angle of approach is off center

2.Head up to observer target

3.Supporting foot placed to the side and slightly behind the ball

4.Strike the ball at the bottom of the ball

5.Body weight is leaning back

6.Please see specific technique

Progressions:

P – Maximum of two touches

P – Increase the area

R – Decrease the area