Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): VSSC Barcelona 6/5 (Start Time: 2014-06-05 18:00:00)

Warm Up (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

Shootout (15 mins)

Organization:

10 x 20 yard are set up as shown

2 groups of 5 players

1 goal

10 balls

Cones to show pathway to goal

Instructions:

The group is divided into two teams. Each team chooses their own team name. The players in each team are assigned a number. When their num ber is called they run around the tall cone, through the gate (different color) and into the area. The coach serves in two balls for each player to shoot at the goal.

Coaching Points:

- Dribble the ball to get as close to the goal as you can

- Get in line with goal before you strike

- Strike the ball as hard as you can with the laces of your cleats

Progressions:

Use only one ball, players now compete to score