Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): Reaction Shooting Gauntlet

Reaction Shooting Gauntlet (20 mins)

Set Up:

Five cones of different colours are used to mark two circles in one area as shown.

The sequence of the 5-5 cones is different in the circles and 2 balls are located in the larger one.

Objective:

Work on reaction time with and without the ball as well as finishing

Time:

20 Mins

How:

Player starts in the middle of the circle without the balls in ready position. Two colors are called out, player must go to the first color called then back to the middle then second color and back to middle before sprinting to the side with the balls. Player must then take the first ball to the first color then the second ball. Once done player can go through the gates and take a shot with the ball at the gates.

Alternates:

Player makes a pass to athlete as they pass through the gate

Three balls start at the middle and athlete does a give and go with the third ball

Coaching Points:

Short steps to slow down

Low center of gravitiy to slow down and change direction

Lean forward to accelerate

Plant foot and push ground away