Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 1-2, Shoot

1-2, Shoot (20 mins)

SET UP:

• Set up one full-sized goal. Position one goalkeeper in goal. If there are extra goalkeepers, have them rotate every three shots. This activity can be completed without a goalkeeper as well.
• Players form a line 10 yards outside the penalty area.
• Each player in line should start with a ball at their feet.
• Designate one player to be the passer and position them on the edge of the penalty box facing the line of players. This player does not need a ball.
• Complete this activity for ten minutes. Add more time as needed.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. The player at the front of the line completes a 1-2 pass with the designated passer.
2. Once the player receives the pass back from the passer, they attempt to finish on goal in one or two touches.
3. The next player in line can begin their turn as soon as the player in front of them completes their shot.
4. Players retrieve their shot and then return to the back of the line.
5. Switch the designated passer every ten repetitions.
6. Players are encouraged to work on shooting with both feet.
7. Complete the activity for 10 minutes. Stop to retrieve soccer balls and reset if needed. Add more time to give the players more repetitions.

COACHING POINTS:

• Stress that players should “finish” the soccer ball rather than just shoot the ball. Players should attempt to place the ball into the corners of the goal with accuracy instead of striking the ball as hard as they can.
• Teach the players to focus on using a strong plant foot alongside the ball, and to keep their head down and eyes on the ball when finishing. Players should lock their ankle and strike through the ball smoothly, hitting the middle of the ball for a quality technique.
• Educate the players to follow through their shot with their shooting foot. A player’s shooting foot should swing through the ball and should be the foot players land on.
• Challenge to the players to be consistent with their technique and trust the process. Help players who are struggling be patient and focus on the right technique first before attempting to increase their speed.

SOCHANGEIT:

GAME RULES - One touch – Shooters and designated passers must complete the activity in one touch.
GAME RULES -Various shooting techniques – Have the players use different techniques when shooting – inside of the foot, instep (laces), or outside of the foot.