Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): u6-8 Throwing Techniques Week 5 Block 1

Throwing Techniques (20 mins)

Set up goalkeeper, central server, wide receiver

All players throw ball in same way towards each other.

Under-arm throw:

step in with oppposite foot, pointing towards target

bring throwing arm back directly beside the body

face target

release ball along the floor (not too early so that it bobbles or too late so that it goes upwards first)

Move server/receiver back

Javelin Throw

Step in with opposite foot, opposite hand pointing towards target

Bring ball back towards ear with elbow bent (spread fingers to cover greater area of the ball)

push ball from ear towards target

flight of ball should be flat and direct. Ensure correct timing on release

to make it easier for team mate to control, make sure the ball makes contact with the pitch early and begins to roll as it gets to player

Move server/ receiver back further

Over arm throw:

Step in with opposite foot, opposite hand pointing towards target

Bring upper arm past the ear with arm straight (spread fingers to cover greater area of the ball)

drive the ball towards target

flight of ball should be flat and direct. Ensure correct timing on release

to make it easier for team mate to control, make sure the ball makes contact with the pitch early and begins to roll as it gets to player

To play over players and onto tem mate, release ball earlier to achieve height and distance

Goalkeeper Wars - Modified (15 mins)

Place mini-goals in each corner of the pitch

Large goal in the centre of the pitch to encourage a long-high throw (use additional players if there is no spare goal)

Goals can be scored in any of the 3 goalsnow