Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Attacking Transitions/Shooting (Start Time: 2017-11-21 19:30:00)

Warm Up (Neural & Technical Preparation) (5 mins)

Warm Up - 7 Minutes

Organization

- All players are within the box

- 4 balls in play, all in players hands

Instructions

Part 1 - Neural Preparation (3 Minutes)

- Players lightly jog within the box

- Players with the ball are asked to pass to hand of another player (they decide who) of the same colour, using a specific type of pass instructed by the Coach e.g. chest, bounce, under leg

- Coach changes the type of pass every minute

- Players may pass to either Goal Keeper

- Players to shout the name of the player they are passing to

Part 2 - Technical Preparation (4 minutes)

- Players jog around the box, this time there are 4 balls at feet (2 per colour) and players are asked to pass to a player of the same colour

- Players may pass the either Goal Keeper

- Players to shout the name of the player they are passing to

Coaching Points

- Imitation

- Free expression

- Observation

In and around the box, practice the skill of shooting and finishing (Analytical Session) (15 mins)

In and around the box, coach the technique and skill of shooting and finishing - 15 Minutes

Organization

- Quarter pitch,using the width of the box

- 6v6 with 2 GKs and 2 Goals

- Cones down the centre of the pitch, making 2 halves

Instructions

- Play starts with one team playing the ball out through the GK

- Defending players can block shots

- The objective is to shoot on goal and score. Early shots before the defender/GK position is set are encouraged

- If a goal is scroed the GK plays out from the back

- If the ball goes out of play on the goal line, the GK plays out from the back

- If the ball goes out on the sideline, a throw in restarts the play

Progression

- Add pressure by placing one defender in each half

Coaching Points

- Accuracy & attitude

- Head down/Eyes on the ball

- Part of the foot

- Follow through

- Principles of Attacking Play - penetration, support/depth, mobility, width, creativity/improvisation

Cool Down (5 mins)

Cool Down - 3 Minutes

Organization

- Quarter Pitch

Instructions

- Players jog lightly around the pitch followed by some light stretches

Coaching Points

- Discussion

- Assessment

- Tidying Up of Material