Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting for power or finesse
FAW Coach Ed
Dennis Mullins
Description
After a solid warm up, players are divided into two teams vs a GK. A simple give and go is played with the coach and the return pass is delivered in a variety of ways. The coach will call a command of "power" or "finesse" identifying the type of finish the player should attempt. Teams rotate positions after shooting/shagging and score is kept over time. Coaches position can be varied to create different shooting angles within the box. Progressions can be adding a defender and/or a neutral player to allow for combination play and opposed finishing.
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Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions): Defender steps forward to create pressure on shooter
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Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):Coach plays ball in to a 2v1 situation. Receiver looks to get shot away against pressure or sets up teammate for a finish.
Challenges, Conditions or Targets:
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Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):SSG is 3v3 with the intention to get many shots off quickly. The team that scores retrieves the ball from the net and immediately attacks the opposite goal Defenders leave the field and the next 3 come on to play. Play goes continuously for 5 minutes before a break.
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Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions): Coach will play return pass in various conditions (at pace, bouncing, stop the ball) and call for a power finish or a finesse, targeted finish. Blue team will shag shots and rotate to shooting line once a ball is retrieved and Red will move to shag line after a shot. Can add a defender for opposition and/or a 2v1 to create passing and finishing opportunities. Coach is positioned to monitor technique and alter the delivery based on success. GK coach can work specifically on shot stopping technique.
Challenges, Conditions or Targets: In a timed event, each team will track how many goals are scored vs the GK and bonus points are awarded for proper power or finesse finish. Weaker foot can be a condition. If player does not hit the target, points can be deducted.