Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Pass & Shoot Stations

Screen 1 (15 mins)

Setup

5 players (plus GK) ideal, can be done with 4 or 6

Can use mannequin, cones, poles, flags for social distance version)

2-3 balls per station (12 max)

4 stations

6 cones

2 poles/flags/mannequins

Description

Player 1 passes to player A. Player 1 runs towards pole, fakes to the right, receives ball back from player A, 1 touch and then shoot. Player A then runs to Station 4. Player 1 goes to player A spot.

Player 2 plays a wall pass with player B, receives ball, turns and strikes ball immediately.

Player 2 goes to player B spot. Player B moves to Station 3.

Player B passes to player C, moves forward, receives ball back from Player C and strikes ball first time. Player B then goes to Player 2 spot.

Player A then passes to Player C, shifts across, receives ball back. Player C makes a bending run, receives through ball from Player A, and strikes ball first time. Player C goes to Player 1 spot. Player A goes to Player C spot.

Players can rotate starting positions.

* Can add in defenders (if safe to do so under local/county/state health orders)

Coaching Points

Correct passing and receiving technique

Correct weight of pass

Correct angle of pass

Correct approach angle and timing of run

Correct striking technique- no leanback, head over ball, eyes up before shooting, pick spot

Eyeball GK position

Follow through with laces for power and direction

Follow through with inside of striking foot for extra accuracy/placement

Communicate with teammate