Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Academy Shooting WK 5

MT 1 (5 mins)

Organization:

1. Separate players in to pairs of 2

2. 2 cones per pair, 1 ball per pair (as shown above)

3. 1 small goal

4. Extra balls behind each player

Instructions:

A GROUP

1. Players will shoot at the cone and try to hit it with power.

2. Player that hit the cone over the most wins.

3. Play for (X) amount of time.  Then rotate players to different grids.

B GROUP

1.Players will try to chip the ball over the goal without hitting it to earn points.

2. Players must chip the ball straight over for a point.

3. Play for (X) amount of time, then rotate players to a different grid.

C GROUP

1.Players will try to strike the ball through the 2 cones to score a point.

2. Players must use their laces to strike the ball.

3. Play for (X) amount of time, then rotate grids.

Coaching points:

1.Body position

2. Knee over ball

3. Head down

4. Follow through

5. Strike the ball with laces.

MT 3 (20 mins)

Organization:

1. 15 x 20 yard grid

2. Separate players in to 2 teams

3. 2 small goals and 1 big goal

4. Extra balls by goals

Instructions:

1. Yellow player B will dribble the ball down to shoot once they are past the red line or cone.

2. As soon as they shoot Red player A will through the ball over Yellow player A's head so they can control the ball and take a shoot on the big goal.

3. Play for (X) amount of time or number of goal.

4. Rotation is - Yellow Dribbler goes to the other side and throws the ball to Red player C. After you throw the ball you go to the end of your teams line.

5. Make sure you retrieve your ball and each side has extra balls.

Coaching Points:

1. Body Control

2. Reaction and Awareness

3. 1st and 2nd touch

4. Finishing on goal

5. Knee over Ball

6. Strike the ball with laces