Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Finishing and Rebounds

Core Activity 1

Organization:

1. 1/2 field Grid 30 x 40 yards

2. 4 cones and 4 poles/mannequins and 1 goal with keeper

3. Set up the mannequins/poles in front of the goal 10 - 15 yards from cones and poles(as shown above)

4. Distances should be created according to the given age group.

5. Players change their positions continuously in alphabetical order.

6. Players in the two Positions 'A' start the soccer finishing drill in turns.

Instructions:

1. Player in Position 'B' starts running towards Player 'A' between the mannequins and asks for the ball.

2. Player 'A' passes the ball to Player 'B' who lays it back (2) and turns out facing the goal in front of the box.

3. Player 'A' plays (4) Player 'C' between the mannequins .

4. Player 'C' forwards the ball (4) diagonally to Player 'B', who shoots on goal (5) between - next to the mannequins.

5. It's important for Player 'C' to sprint toward the goal and to take care on the possible rebound.

6.At the time of shooting, Player 'C' must move toward the goal, anticipate and react to be able to challenge the rebounding ball.

7. Drill contiues on other side with player A

Coaching Points:

1. Weight and angles of passes

2. Quick combinations

3. Finding shooting angles between the mannequins

4. Take care of the rebounds

5. Hit the goal

6. Use different techniques to shoot on goal

7. Use both feet the shoot on goal

8. Take the soccer drill competitive

9. Take care of extra balls