Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Technical and Tactical Shooting

Combination Playing Shooting (20 minutes)

Organization:

- 4 cones set at the top of the 18 in a square formation

- players on each cone with a ball with one of the players farthest away from net. If the player on the right passes the ball first, the shot will be from the left side of the 18 yard box and opposite if the pass starts on the left.

Activity:

- As shown in the diagram... player 1 passes to player 2, player 2 to player 3 and player 4 makes a timely run around player 2 for a shot on net from player 3s pass

- Player 2 and 4 now switch positions and we now play the opposite side after which you can switch

Progression:

- change the sequences, can have player 1 pass to player 2 and layoff to player 4 who pushes a ball for player 3 who checks out around the cone. There are many timing runs off this set-up

Coaches Emphasis:

- timing of the runs, they shouldn't be early and have the shooter waiting for the ball

- everyone on their toes and switched on

- good touches on the ball makes the drill work properly

- make all the movements sharp

5 Station Shooting (20 minutes)

Organization:

- 5 stations two inside the box out wide and three outside the box as shown in the diagram

- players are distributed evenly at all 5 stations

Activity:

- the coach will direct the players at each station when to shoot, he can go from station 1-5, 5-1, or any sequence he chooses.

- players shoots and go retrieve their balls from the net or behind

Coaching Emphasis:

- proper ball striking technique, roll ball forward and strike, can have two dead ball locations at 2 and 3

- remind the players of the safety aspect as they tend to run in the middle of the drill

- player should change stations