Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): U9/10 Preseason Skill Centre - Session #13 (Shooting) (Start Time: 2024-05-08 17:15:00)

(Technical - Unopposed) - Technique to Shoot (15 mins)

Diagram Description:

• In 3s - on shout of go they all run up to their ball and shoot at goal, once they have finished they quickly collect the ball and join back of a new line - encourage to work both feet during the process.

Technique:

• stationary ball
• angle of approach
• plant non kicking foot
• head and knee over ball
• arms up and out for balance
• ankle lock toe down
• laces strike through ball
• control body during contact
• strike through follow through (step past where ball was positioned)

Progression:

• Take a touch - touch ball forward so it is rolling to make it a more realistic exercise -  "How often do you hit a dead ball?"

Technical (Unopposed) - Power and Finesse (15 mins)

Set-Up:

• Team is split into 2 teams.

Diagram Description:

• Coach passes the ball to the player who takes their shot (power) from outside the box with their laces.
• After the shot, the coach passes a ball around the penalty spot for the player to take a 2nd shot (finesse) with instep to place it in a corner.
• If the player scores no goals, they are eliminated and must go behind the goal to shag balls. 
• If the player scores once they are safe and go back to their line. 
• 2 goals means you can choose to save a teammate already eliminated or you can CHALLENGE!! If you decide to challenge, the next opponent must score both or they are eliminated.
• Once 1 team is completely eliminated, the game is over.