Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Shooting: Activity

Passing/Receiving (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 30x20 grid set up as shown

2. One ball per player with additional if needed

3. Split players into two teams

Instructions:

1. The first player in each line will run to either of the blue cones.

2. The second  player in line will pass the ball to the player.

3. The first player will receive the ball off of their back foot, dribble to goal with their right foot and shoot before the red gate.

2. Once the player has shot, the next player in line can begin.

3. Rotation will continue for 4 minutes, each goal scored will count as one point for the team. Team with the most points wins.

4. Round 2 will be the same but with the left foot.

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of approach – off center

2. Head up to observe the goal

3. Head down at the point of contact

4. Non-kicking foot placed to side, slightly behind the ball

5. Ankle locked, toe down

6. Contact ball – will vary depending on target area

7. Contactf oot – laces (instep)

8. Body weight forward, chest and knee over the ball at contact

9. Follow through landing on striking foot