Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Lofted- High/Low curl Crossing

Introduction (15 mins)

Organization:

12 Players

Balls

Instructions:

Players get in a group of 3 and start passing the ball on the ground, first to 30 wins the game, then groups start to play the short- short - long game.

Coaching Points/Questions:

1- where you should look at before as the ball traveling to you? why?

2- what technique you will use to keep the ball on the ground? where to contact the ball?

3- How can you get the height on the ball? which part of the foot are you using? where to contact the ball?

Regressions/Progressions:

P: Long pass should be at least 12 yards away.

P: If long pass reaches to target with no bouns, the team will get 2 points.

Main Activity - Regressions

Regressions:

R: 2vs2 in the central area

Conditioned Game (25 mins)

Organization:

5 vs 5

2 goalies with big goals

balls

Instructions:

Teams are trying to score goals.

Goal from a cross is 3 point

Goal from the central area is 1 point

Coaching Points/Questions:

Making the right decision on which technique should player be using when crossing the ball depending on teammates, defenders and the space and time.

1- What was the best option for you to pass the ball ? why ?

2- Are you going for early or deep cross ? why ? early what technique should you use? why

3- Who is the best option to pass? near or far Attacker ? if far post what technique and why?

Regressions/Progressions:

R: 4 vs 4 plus 2 neutral