Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Crossing and Finishing-ME2010G

Crossing unopposed (20 mins)

Organization:

- Two teams

- 2 lines on top of 18

- Ball on top of 18

Instructions:

On coaches command, player on the back post plays a diagonal ball to outside teammate. Outside player takes 2 touches and crosses to 2 attacking teammates in the 18 to score.

A rotates to B, and B rotates to C.

Coaching Points:

Wide Attacker:

- Postive first touch forward

- Positive touches out in front

- Lift head up

Central Attackers:

- Mentality (forward thinking, ruthelss)

- Quick reactions

- Take shortest possible route

Progressions:

Switch Sides after multiple reps

scrimmage with outside bumpers (30 mins)

Organization:

- Midfield Scrimmage

- Two 5 yard Channels set on the wings

- 1 Player in each Channel(Neutral Player)

- Two teams of 4 on the field

Instructions:

- Scrimmage with Two Neutral Players on the wings

- Defenders may not enter the wing

- Neutrals may not enter the field

- 1 Team goes to big goal, other team goes to mini goals

- Switch after 10 minutes

- Players get 1 point for scoring without using the wing players and 4 points for including them in the play leading to a goal.

Coaching Points:

- Proper part of the foot for a driven pass

- Plant foot planted farther away from the ball to get a lifted pass

- Take first touch away from the Player following their pass

- Players on their toes and body behind the ball to avoid it rolling away

- Player receiving a pass, check away

- Timing of the runs. Shouldn't have to wait for a pass

Progressions:

- Take away channels and open up game to a regular scrimmage