Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Finishing/Wall Passes (Start Time: 2016-04-27 19:05:00)

Shooting Combo 1 (15 mins)

Set Up

- Create 3 lines (1,2,3) of players about 30 yards from goal with a GK in each goal

- Each player in line needs a ball

Instructions

- Instruct Line 1 to make a move and shoot before the edge of the penalty box

- After player 1 shoots, they need to check in to player 2 for a 1-2 ball. Player 1 should lay the ball off to player 2 for a first time shot

- After player 2 shoots, they move to defend the player in line 3. Player 3 should beat player 2 and have a shot on goal

- The players should return to their lines and work through their line 3-4 times before switching lines

Coaching Points

- Focus on good shooting technique, landing on the kicking foot, following through onto goal and hitting the ball on target

- Players should pay attention and remember their next task after shooting

Triangle Goal Game (20 mins)

Set Up

- Half pitch

- Create a triangle in the middle of the grid (about 5 yards each side) with training sticks or flags

- Split the group into even teams

Instructions

- Instruct both teams to attack the 3 sided goal

- The GK should defend all 3 sides of the goal (or have 2 sharing the goals)

- If a team scores, a goal is awarded to the team and the ball is live on the other side of the net

- If the GK makes a save, he is to distribute the ball into open space away from players

- For a goal to count the finish must be on the floor

Variations

- Only allow a goal after 3/4 passes

- 1 or 2 touches

Coaching Points

- Focus on pass and move; first touch away from pressure, head up and pass or finish

- Good finishing technique and early shots