Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Finishing from outside of 18 yards

Dynamic warm-up (10 mins)

Dynamic Warm-up

Shooting drill 1 (5 mins)

Organisation:

40 x 40 yards 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.

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

5v2 shooting game (20 mins)

End progression of a 5 v 2 with walls session

The exercise starts with a simple 5 v 2 conditioning game. Rotate players every 2 minutes.

Maximun 3 touches allowed.

Players must play on their own grid. 

CP: Work the ball to create space for the shot form outside the 18 box.

Direct the shot.

Look at the goalie before you stick it.