Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Blocking Shots (Start Time: 2015-04-09 17:30:00)

Passing, Receiving & Creating Space (30 mins)

Learning Objectives

To develop passing, receiving and creating space (unmarking)

Description

In a square of 10 yards we play in groups of 5.

There are 2 variations.

First variation

Players pass straight and should follow the direction to replace the position of the receiver.

The receiving player must first create space (using the cone as a defender) by checking away before receiving the pass.

The same sequence continues until the coach instructs to switch the direction.

Second variation

Players pass diagonal and run straight.

Coaching Points

1- Improve the speed of play by limiting to 1 touch when it is possible.

2- Players should time their movement well when creating space. It must be made while the pass is traveling between the previous 2 players.

3- When creating space, the player should check away with an open body shape before moving to receive the pass.

4- The correct body shape should be monitored (opening up) and receiving the ball with back foot ( foot furthest away from the ball.

Progression

1- Add an extra ball with 6 players for each group. This way there will be 2 balls at the same time increasing the speed of play and difficulty.

2- Coach will call SWITCH, players have to respond quickly changing the playing direction.

Blocking Shots (30 mins)

Set up

•Mark out an area 30 yards x 10 yards for this drill, and use two cones, three balls, one target goal and a mannequin or pole.

•On the coaches call, the attacker dribbles towards the mannequin and completes a skill, such as a feint or a stepover.

•The defender runs as quickly as possible to get in front of the goal.

•The attacker shoots once he has passed the mannequin and the defender must attempt to block the shot.

What to call out in the drill

•React!

•Get in line with the ball!

•Stop the shot!