Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Crossing and Finishing - LIJSL (Start Time: 2014-06-02 05:00:00)

Warm-up (25 mins)

Organization:

1. Field spacing is half of a soccer field or whatever is available 

2. Players work in groups of 3s

2. Each group with 1 ball

Instructions:

1.The sequence is two short passes and one long pass

2. Player 1 plays a give and go with player 2. One the return pass player 1 hits a long ball (15-20 yards) to player 3.

3. After making the return pass player 2 makes a run towards play 3 to offer support for the long pass 

4. Player 2&3 then repeat the sequence with player 1 now becoming the furthest player. 

Coaching Points:

1. Getting into line with the ball

2. Assess the flight as ball travels

3. Select appropriate surface for receiving the long pass

4. weight and accuracy of passes between players to maintain good tempo

Progressions:

1.P – Increase the passing distance

2.P – Limit players to two touches

3.R – Reduce the distance of the longer pass

4. Making passing sequence competitive first team to 10 reps.

Crossing & Finishing Patterns II (30 mins)

Organization:

1. Same as previous activity

Instructions:

1. Perform any combinations play in wide areas.

2. Play 2v1 whne finishing on cross.

Coaching Points:

1. Timing of runs (when & where)

2. Crosser: head up to locate target area.

3. Accuracy and Pace of cross.

4. Compose finish on target.

Progressions:

1. Play 2v2 when finishing from cross

Scrimmage (25 mins)

Organization:

1. Setup as shown 50x35

Instructions:

1. Free play

Coaching Points:

1. Minimal Coaching points on Technical key points of Combination Play.