Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting

Warm Up (15 mins)

Organization: 2 yd gate in the middle with a cone 10 yds from gate on each side, players are in pairs, 1 ball per pair, extra soccer balls around the sides.

Instructions:

1. One partner begins with the ball and attempts to shoot the ball through the gate

2. A successful attempt is awarded 1 point

3. After the first partner attempts their shot, it becomes the second partners turn

4. Shots must be taken with their laces in order for it to count

5. Play to a set score, then rotate opponent

Coaching Points:

- Head up to observe target

- Angeld approach

- Head down at point of contact

- Body weight forward, chest down

- Ankle locked, toe down

- Follow through, land on shooting foot

Progressions:

- Use weaker foot only

- If the partner misses, can the second partner earn 2 points for a successful one time shot

Main Theme (20 mins)

Organization: 40x25 yd area, 3 goals (1big goal, 2 puggs), two teams, lots of soccer balls

Instructions:

1. Defending team serves the ball into the attackers

2. Defending team becomes active on attacker touch

3. Attacking team plays 2v1 to big goal

4. If defender wins the ball, they attempt to score in either pugg goal

5. If ball leaves the field the game is over and the next defender re-starts game with 2 new attackers

6. Play for a set time limit, then switch roles

7. Keep score

Coaching Points:

- First attacker looks to commit defender to the ball

- Second attacker provides support

- Decision making of each player

- Timing of combinations

- Play with speed

- Attempt to score quickly, Lots of shots

Progressions:

- Activity becomes 3v2

- Limit attackers touches

4v4 Match (20 mins)

Organization:

-40x40yd grid

-2 teams of 4

Instructions:

-Free Play, no restrictions

Coaching Points:

1. Proper shooting

2. Lots of opportunities to shoot

Progressions: