Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): At Home Challenges

1. Figure of Eight - Dribbling ,Inside cut

Organization:

6 yard line marked with three cones (set up as shown)

*Do not have to use cones you could use sweaters, water bottles etc.

Instructions

*Set three markers three yards apart

*The player starts on one side

*The player must dribble around the cones

*The challenge starts on the players first touch

*The player scores a point for each cone they pass without touching

*The player has 30 seconds to score as many points as possible

*Record the final score and try to beat it each time you practice

3. Passing Accuracy Challenge

Passing Challenge

How many passes can the player get into the goal? The first challenge is 5 yards. Once the player can get all 4 passes 2 with the right foot and 2 with the left from 5 yards they move to 10 and then to 15 yards. Players are welcome to continue to challenge themselves by moving further and further back each time. Players should run to the right pass with the right foot run around the orange cone and then pass on the left side with left foot.

5. Shooting

10 shots. 5 shots with right foot from the blue to yellow cone and 5 shots with the left from the blue to the red cone. You do not need 10 balls you just need to take 10 shots. The goal has two flags/cones/objects in the middle. If the player hits it down the middle they get 1 point if they get it inbetween the object and post it is 3 points. How many points can you get with 10 shots?

CP - Players should use the laces of the foot. Standing foot should be next to the ball and foot and hips are in line with the target. Players should follow though their shot so their foot is in line with the target.