Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Crossing Technique

Dribbling Repetitions (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 20x15.

2. Each player w/ a ball.

Instructions:

1. Players perform ball comfort techniques

a. Messi & Ronaldo touches.

b. Xavi Turns.

c. Creative moves

2. Player will receive points for # of touches.

3. Follow the leader game

Coaching Points:

1. Messi touches: Contact w/ pinky (outside of foot)

2. Ronaldo Touches: Contact w/ Laces

3. Xavi Turn: wrap inside of foot around the ball.

Main Theme (Semi-opposed) (25 mins)

Organization:

1. Area as shown (25x20)

2. Two team 5-6 players

3. Central Grid (5x10) - Space from central grid to goal (10x20)

Instructions:

1. Both teams play a the same time

2. Ball starts from CB.

3. Combination A & B as show.

4. Central criss-cross run into oppsoite goal from where they have started.

5. Rotation:

- Central players (Strikers) switch off with each other (same team)

- CB becomes winger & Crossing player goes to back of line.

Coaching points:

1. Take 1st touch with far foot -forward into space (3-4yds)

2. Diagonal preparation touch still using far foot.

3. Angle of approach to crossing:

a. Bend run.

b. Body is behind the ball at an angle (far side of the ball facing passing lane)

4. Make contact on middle to oustide of ball

Progressions:

1. Competition between grids : 2 pts for goal scored w/near foot, 1 pt w/ far foot.