Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Harry - Quick Dribbling/Defending to Goal

Dribbling/Defending to Goal (20 mins)

Instructions

-Set up a 20x20 yard field with two goals diagonally from each other, and with a team lined up next to each goal.

-Set out a line 8 yards from each of the goals. The players running at goal cannot shoot/pass into the goal before crossing the line.

-The first player to go gets a free run at the goal and passing it in.

-Then as soon as he passes it, the other line starts their run at goal, while the first player needs to sprint back to defend the shot before they get beyond the line.

-Then the next player from the first line runs at goal and is defended by the last player to shoot, and so on.

-Next,

Progressions

-Diagonal goals (animated)

-Side by side goals (animated)

Coaching Points

-From the player going to goal, you're looking for them to treat it like they're running in on goal with a defender closing them down. Take smooth, quick touches at good speed. Get across that line as soon as you can and confidently pass it into the goal.

-Once the ball comes off their foot, they need to have a sharp reaction to turn and defend the next man quickly.

Side by Side Goals (20 mins)

Instructions

-The first player to go gets a free run at the goal and passing it in.

-Then as soon as he passes it, the other line starts their run at goal, while the first player needs to sprint back to defend the shot before they get beyond the line.

-Then the next player from the first line runs at goal and is defended by the last player to shoot, and so on.