Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting

Technical Repetition (20 mins)

Organization:

As shown, adjust the grid to level/age/skill.

Instructions:

Players must dribble to the diamond (dummy/defender) in the middle of the field and perform a move (inside outside, scissors, etc) before shooting. After the player has shot the ball, they must chase their ball and go to the other lane to continue the pattern. 

Rotate the side to promote shooting with the right and left foot. 

Timed games 3-4 mins, rotate GK every round. 

Coaching Points/Questions:

What parts of the foot can be used to strike the ball? Power or placement (laces vs inside/outside of foot)? Awareness of where the goalie stands. Pick a side. 

P: Divide the field into 2 halves. 3 points for scoring before the midline and 1 point for scoring past the midline. How do we want to shoot if we are far/near? What part of the foot do we want to use?

Conditioned game/Game (30 mins)

Organization:

As shown, 3 grids in one big field. You can add more grids if needed based on age/skill/level. 2 goals if possible, or use pugg goals to make goals. 

Instructions: 

Regular game. The farther you shoot and score, the more points you get. 

Coaching Points/Questions:

What parts of the foot can be used to strike the ball? Power or placement (laces vs inside/outside of foot)? Awareness of where the goalie stands. Pick a side when shooting.