Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting/Attacking - FAW/UEFA C

Technical

Area Size - 25x 25 Yards (Adapt for age group)

Players - 12

Duration - 3x blocks of 4 Minutes

Explanation

Players dribble in towards the mannequin, move off left or right to create space to get a shot off. 2 goals and playing lanes can be introduced to reduce standing players and increase ball rolling time. Focus on shooting technique/mechanics and high repetitions.

Progressions & Regressions:

Prog - Skill move required to beat the mannequin

Reg - Remove mannequin

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

• 2 goals for bottom corner
• 1 goal for any other goal area

SSG

Area Size - 25x35 yard pitch (U9) (Adapt for age groups)

Players - 12 + GK's

Duration - 2x 9 minutes

Explanation

6v6 SSG plus GK's. Pitch is split into 3 with larger portion in the centre. Start with 2x players in defending third, 3x players in the middle third and 1x player in final third. When the attacker enters the final third, 1x player from the central third can enter to support the attacking player in possession creating a 2v2. 

Progressions & Regressions:

Prog - 

Reg 1 - 2 attacking players can enter the final third to support the attacker in possession

Reg 2 - Defenders in final third cannot tackle, only press 

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

• Players must stay in their sections on the pitch until the attacking support situation occurs
• Ball must be passed into the final third