Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Individual Technique - Shooting

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Set-Up

1. 40 yard by 40 yard area, split in half

2. 1 goal on center line marked by double flags or cones (or Coerver, but requires 2 GKs)

3. 13 players, 6 players per team and 1 goalkeeper (or 2 GKs w/ Coerver net)

4. # players of each team on both half of area, players must stay in their designated half

5. 1 ball in play, extra soccer balls around area

Instructions

1. Playing 3 v 3 on both sides of area

2. 1 ball in play at a time

3. Ball can be played between halves

4. Score on either side of goal

5. Play to a set # of goals or a time limit

Coaching Points

1. Strike with laces (toe down, heel up, ankle locked)

2. Strike middle of ball

3. Follow thru – land on striking foot

4. Observe GK positioning

Progression/Regression

1. R – 1 offensive player can switch half to aid team in attack.

2. P – 1 Defensive player can switch half to aid team in defense.

3. P – Must be 1 touch finish

P – Goal only counts below the knee