Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): making the ball bend left to right or right to left-passing practice

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• 3 players working lengthways in grid 1 at each end & bouncer in the middle. 
• play a mixture of passes some end player to other end player, some played into & back from bouncer.
• some balls will need to be controlled before passing, others can be passed 1st touch whilst the ball is rolling.
• each time you pass the ball try to put a curve or bend on the ball either going right to left or left to right.
• to apply a bend or curve the ball needs to be spinning, the ball will curve in the direction of its spin
• to make a ball bend or curve you need to strike the ball with more force on one side.
• players should attempt to put a curve on each pass either right to left or left to right.
• try to use both feet, practicing striking the ball with inside & outside of feet. the angle you approach the ball will usually be different from inside to outside of foot. 
• if bending from right to left strike the ball on the right side of centre pushing across the ball to add spin. 
• if bending from left to right strike the ball on the left side of centre pushing across the ball to add spin.
• follow through to gain maximum ball contact & impart spin 
• attacking the ball at an angle will add body rotation through your delivery strike & should help you gain more spin.
• hit under the ball slightly if you wish to gain elevation.
• Progression: crossing/chipping - working across field either receiving a pass in front of you/running with the ball along the end line or using a stationary ball can you deliver a cross (high or low) or lofted ball to the player at the far end. 
• try to put a curve or bend on your delivery, practice with both feet if you can, bending the ball both ways. 
• hitting under the ball with more of your toe will generate lift but less power & curve. 
• hitting under the ball & following through around the ball with more of your laces  will generate lift but more power & curve will be added.

• Run or dribble the ball & try to put a curve on the ball when you strike it as you travel.
• Practice planting your standing foot at different angles & distances to the ball, & see how it affects the strike & spin off the ball.
• Practice contacting the ball with different parts of the foot when you strike it & see how this affects your delivery.