Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): MLK Camp - #1 Shooting off a Dribble

Shooting Exercise (15 mins)

SetUp

Penalty area, 1 full size goal

Organization

A) Player 1 starts with the ball playing into player 2, who opens up and passes to player 3. Player 3 takes a positive touch into the box and shoots on goal. Pass & follow.

Progressions

B) Player 1 starts with the ball playing a long pass to player 3. Player 3 plays to player 2 who dribbles into the box and shoots on goal. Pass & follow.

Coaching Points

Quick, precise passing

Positive first touch to set up the shot (A)

Type of shot - low & hard or curled (B)

Shoot for power and accuracy

1v2 Dribbling to Goal (10 mins)

SetUp

25x45 Area, full size goal

Organization

White players starts as attackers, black and yellow are defenders. The white attacker and black defender start at the same time, the attacker trying to get into the box before the defender can make a challenge. Once in the box the black defender drops off and the yellow defender comes out to defend. White must score on the goal.

Progressions

1) Rotate roles

2) Change sides/starting positions

Coaching Points

- Dribbling using laces, bigger touches

- Dribble at top speed

- Dribble with head up - awareness

- Dribble with furthest foot from the defender, using arm/body to shield if necessary

- Change speed & direction when engaging the 2nd defender in the box