Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): SHOOTING OFF THE DRIBBLE

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Soccer shooting session focusing on receiving a flighted ball, quickly dribble on the attack, and finishing with a shot on goal.

SET UP: 

• Set a full-size portable goal approximately 40-50 yards from the primary goal.
• Assign a keeper in each of the goals.
• Create four 8x8 grids in a square pattern as shown in the diagram.
• Assign two servers on the left side of the goals with a collection of soccer balls.
• Split the remaining players into two lines that start along the sidelines.
• See the diagram for field setup and layout.

• The first player of Line 1 sprints into grid 1 and turns and sprints into grid 2.
• Server 1 plays a flighted ball into this runner as they are about to enter grid 2.
• As this player receives the flighted ball, they turn dribble towards goal 1 and has a shot on goal.
• As soon as this player takes his shot, the first player in line 2 begins.
• The first player at line 2 sprints into grid 3, cuts and sprints towards grid 4.
• Server 2 plays a ball into this player.
• This player receives the flighted ball, turns, dribbles towards goal 2, and finishes with a shot on goal.
• Repeat this same progression.

• Switch the side of the goals the servers start.
• Switch servers after 10 or so serves.
• Add in a defender to challenge near the shooting points
• Add in an obstacle at the shooting point 
• Have the coaches serve the balls in
• Advance the concept to 2 v 1 one where the two offensive players make the same run

• As players enter into the first grid, have players do a head fake and change of speed and pace before entering the 2nd grid.
• Receiving players should have a good close touch, quick turn, and get on the dribble quickly.
• Dribble with speed as heading to the goal.
• Shoot in stride as dribbling to the goal.
• Vocals to call for the pass