Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Lofted pass and finishing

Warm up (10 mins)

Organization:

Set up as shown

Instructions:

4 players are in each grid and must throw the ball into the opposite square. The game starts with a blue player throwing the ball using the throw-in technique. Progress to aerial passing with feet.

The team receiving the ball try to keep it up as long as possible by juggling between the 4 players( 3 touches max each). Count how many they manage. Once the ball hits the floor, the whites then throw the ball into the blue team's grid and they do the same.

Coaching Points:

-The players should try to use all parts of the foot, thigh, cest and head to maximise control of the ball.

-The aim here is to pass between the 2 boxes and not to score points. The passes should be hit high in the air for their teammates to control

Progressions:

Conditioned Game (30 mins)

Organization:

As above

Instructions:

5v5+gk game. 2 teams play in area 40x30 yards. No defenders are allowed in the and zones.

The attacking players can run into the end zone to receive a pass in the air, control the ball and shoot past the goalkeeper.

This is only allowed if the pass is played in the air and the player receives the ball before it bounces

Coaching Points:

- Quality of lofted pass

-Timing of run

-Receiving in the air

-Be ruthless when you finnish

Progression:

Only one defender can follow the attacker in the end zone