Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): TECHNICAL - SHOOTING - U9/U12 (HAWORTH CAMP) (Start Time: 2013-08-16 09:00:00)

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15 mins
Organization:
25x25 yard area
Two teams of 2
Instructions:
Players take turns driving a ball across the area to their teammate
Teams go one at a time
Coaching Points:
- Angle of approach off center
- Observe the position of the goalkeeper
- Non-kicking foot is placed to the side and slightly behind the ball
- Contact foot- Instep (Laces)
- Follow through and land on striking foot
Progressions:
- See next slide

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15 mins
Organization:
Same set up as prior slide
Instructions:
Players now try to see which team knocks the ball off the cone first.
Coaching Points:
- Angle of approach off center
- Observe the position of the goalkeeper
- Non-kicking foot is placed to the side and slightly behind the ball
- Contact foot- Instep (Laces)
- Follow through and land on striking foot
Progressions:

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20 mins
Organization:
1. 40 x 30 yard area set up as shown
2. 10 players (8 attackers, 2 goalkeepers) set up as shown
3. 8 balls (Additional around the outside)
Instructions:
1. Players each start out with a ball at the end line to the right of the goalkeeper
2. Each player then takes their turn running out to the mannequin (or marker) with the ball, turning, take a set up touch before getting a shot on goal
3. Once they shoot they must then sprint as fast as they can through the flags at the end line to the left of the goalkeeper.
Coaching Points:
1. Angle of approach off center
2. Observe the position of the goalkeeper
3. Non-kicking foot is placed to the side and slightly behind the ball
4. Contact foot- Instep (Laces)
5. Follow through and land on striking foot
Progressions:
1. P – Allow the attackers to follow in for rebounds before sprinting through the flags
2. R – Shorten the length of the field so players can get more shots on goal

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25 mins
Organization:
1. 40 x 30 yard area as shown
2. Two teams of 4 + 2 GK’s
3. 2 goals
4. 1 ball in play
5. Spare balls nearby
Instructions:
1. The objective for the white team is only to possess the ball, they have two players on the inside and two players
on the outside
2. The white team can also use both goalkeepers to help them possess (making 6v4)
3. The objective for the blue team is to win the ball and score in either goal
4. Play for a set time limit and rotate team
5. The team that scores the most goals is the winning team
Coaching Points:
1. Movement off the ball to create passing angles
2. Short passing to draw defenders close
3. Long passing to penetrate and unbalance
4. Use GK to help switch the ball and keep defenders moving
Progression:
1. P - Reduce touches of attacking team
2. R – The defending team must make two passes before they are able to shoot (allowing attacking team to recover)
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15 mins
Organization:
30x40 yard grid, each Player with a ball.
Instructions:
"The One Bounce Juggling Challenge": Player starts the juggle with 1 bounce, then takes 1 high touch; then lets the ball bounce again, then takes 1 low touch; then let's it bounce once again, then repeats. Challenge players to set their own new record.
Coaching Points:
- Players try to improve their touches (suppleness, control and foot-eye coordination) by juggling with different surfaces of their feet & body.