Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): 4/14 - Recovery

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Title: Football Olympics 

8:00 - 8:30

Aim: Put players in a setting where they're getting reps going through a series of technical challenges within a fun and competitive structure. 

Activity / Organization: 

1 - One touch pass into the box - focus on surface selection and weight of pass

2 - One touch pass through the gate, players must run onto the ball, chip it up and volley or half volley depending on the age group into the small goal - focus on weight of pass, first touch and technique of chipping & striking the ball

3 - Full shot from an angle into 11v11 - shout can't bounce, focus on hip / shoulder placement, getting off your stranding leg

4 - Bowling (set up distance to mimic PK) - players must shoot and hit the ball off the cone, focus on picking a side, striking with confidence, replace ball when done.

5 - Ten juggles then crossbar challenge. Only first three get points, gold, silver and bronze. 

Coaching points:

1 - be creative with the surface selection - why don't we trap the ball / use our studs?

2 - being light on your toes before you receive the ball, watching the ball onto your foot and having a clear picture of what you're going to do before you get the ball. 

3 - Players hips will over rotate and not face the goal, they will fail to get off their standing leg - coach landing on your striking foot and having a clear visual of where you want your hips face (the goal) after you've taken the shot

4 - courage to put your foot through the ball, players will play the activity - PK - driven shot with confidence and courage. 

5 - Dont use the same surface when juggling ten times & try and use different techniques, chip, driven ball etc when attempting to hit the crossbar.