Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Ball Striking Example

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization

- Split the group in to groups of 3 

- Each groups starts with a goal each and a mannequin 10 yards from the goal

- The players will then start 5 yards away from the mannequin

- Each player starts with a ball

Activity

- Players take it in turns to dribble towards the mannequin, beat them either side and take their strike at goal

 - Players will continue to work both feet focusing on the technical points that the coaches have highlighted

Progressions

- Adjust the size of the target that they are attempting to hit to make it easier or harder depending on success.

 - Introduce a competition for the team tat scores the most goal

 - The players must execute with good technique to get the point

Key Coaching Focuses

 - Creating an angle for your strike

 - Standing foot pointing where you would like to strike the ball

 - Angle of the striking foot

 - What part of the ball to hit

 - Follow Through