Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Shooting sample

Shoot and Defend (Skill) (20 mins)

Organisation:

35 x 35 yd area with a goal at either end set up as in diagram.

Players split into two teams,

Plenty of balls available at either end to ensure continuous flow.

Instructions:

Groups are placed diagonally opposite each other, as in the diagram above.

Goalkeepers are placed in both goals.

Two cones are positioned in the middle of the area.

The practice starts when Player "1" attacks the cone performs a body feint and shoots at goal. After shooting he must transition quickly from Attack to defence and sprint across the square to defend against player "2".

Player "2" is attacking the opposite goal and cannot enter the square until Player 1 has taken his shot. After he shoots he then must defend.

After defending players return to their own groups.

Coaching Points:

Identify Area to Strike the Ball

First Touch Away From Defender/Danger

Angled Approach

Eyes on The Ball

Head Over Ball

Aim Low Across Goal

Accuracy

Hit With Laces/Sidefoot if Closer

Power/Follow Through towards Target

Shooting practice 7.2.2019 (30 mins)

End progression of a 4 v 4 with walls session

The exercise starts with a simple 4 v 4 conditioning game. Rotate players every 2 minutes.

Maximun 3 touches allowed.

Progression 1

4 v 4 but the team in possesion has to score after 4 -5 passes or shoot if they have a clear opportunity.

Team in possession has to try and score as quickly as possible. Use the outside players ( 1 touch allowed for them)

Team defending has to try and recover the ball as quick as possible and deny the opposition the chance to shoot.

Progression 2 (diagram)

As per diagram, 3v1's in both halfs of the pitches. The objective is for the team in possesion to score as quick as they can. no more then 3 touches allowed, can use the outside players ( 1 touch only allowed for them).

Team defending (top player has to press hard the 3 defenders), the backline has to always shift and deny the ball to be played into the striker.