Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): AYSO 199 - U7 - shooting

U7-Shooting-Warmup (10 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

U7-Shooting-LeftRight (15 mins)

Organization:

Instructions:

Players dribble up to the triangle in front of them

As they enter the triangle, players take a prep touch out the right side of the triangle and finish with a shot.

Switch to prep touch to the left

if they score between the red cone and post players get 3 points if the score in middle red cones 1 point.

Add a third line in the middle if Numbers permit. Must pick a corner to score on

Coaching Points:

Strike with laces and ankle locked

After last cone last touch out of the feet

Step into the ball and follow through in the direction of the target.

Non kicking foot along side the ball

Progressions: