Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Crossing & Finishing: Warm Up

Warm Up (10 mins)

Organization:

1. 40 x 40 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players (6 team s of 2) set up as shown

3. 6 balls (additional around the outside)

Instructions:

1. Players have to strike the ball to each other using different types of cross Low Driven/High Driven/Long Lofted

2. Crosses have to be over at least 10 yards, gradually increasing to 20, 30 and 40 yards

3. Continue for a 2 minutes then change teams

Coaching Points:

1. Head up, observe target

2. Head down, observe the ball

3. Technique (Specific one being used – Refer to technical guidelines)

Progression/Regression:

1. P – Make area bigger by 10 yards to increase space