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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting

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Dale Harris
Name: Dale Harris
City: Pontypridd
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Description

•Developing proper shooting techniques (instep and laces)

•Understanding when to shoot and how to find space for a shot

•Building confidence in front of goal

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Technical

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Technical (10 mins)

Number of players: 8-14

Setup:

  • Area 35x25m: this area will be used throughout the session
  • Cones/discs: 4x 5m infront of the goal
  • White line: This is the starting line, can be marked out with cones 10 metres from the goals
  • Mini goals: 3-4 depending on numbers
  • Balls: 4 balls 

Shooting Relay:

Instructions:

  • Players split up evenly behind the starting line facing a mini goal

  • Players will dribble with the ball from the starting line and shoot into a mini goal. Retrieve their ball and pass to the next teammate in line.

Mechanics of Shooting

1. Identify target

2. Body position in relation to ball

3. Arms out for balance

4. Non-kicking foot beside the ball

5. Head over the ball

6. Select surface & strike: e.g., laces.

7. Follow through towards target

During the repetition the coach will emphasis the key mechanices of shooting

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

+ Take away the red cone and players can shoot from anywhere between the goal and the starting line

+ Add a time limit for the players to score ( 5 seconds)

- Start from the red cone and perform a standing shot ( removing the dribble)

Conditions/Challenges/Targets

  • Must take a shot before the red cone

  • Players score extra points for hitting designated target zones ( bottom or top corners)


Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill

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Skill

Number of players: 8-14

Transition: 

During drinks break remove current equipment 

Setup:

  • Area 35x25m: this area will be used throughout the session
  • Goals: 1-2 depending on numbers, either end of the 35x25 area if there's 2 needed
  • Bibs: 8-14 depending on players
  • Balls: 6-8 balls

Game like shooting:

Instructions:

  • Players split up evenly attackers v defenders. Defenders go behind the goals and the attackers in the middle of the pitch.

  • Defenders will start with the ball, they will pass into the attacking player.

  • Attacking player will dribble and take a shot at goal

  • Defender will apply pressure and tackle

Variations:

If time permits, vary the attackers v defenders 2v1, 3v2 


Mechanics of Shooting

1. Identify target

2. Body position in relation to ball

3. Arms out for balance

4. Non-kicking foot beside the ball

5. Head over the ball

6. Select surface & strike: e.g., laces.

7. Follow through towards target

During the repetition the coach will emphasis the key mechanices of shooting

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

+ Perform variations with more attackers 

+ Add a GK for more realistic outcome

+ Players have to shoot with 2 touches or within 3 seconds 

- Removed the defender or defender can only shadow

- Add a defending zone that defenders have to stay within

- Reduce the distance between the goal and starting position for the attackers

Conditions/Challenges/Targets

  • Must take a shot within 3 touches or 5 seconds

  • Players score extra points for hitting designated target zones ( bottom or top corners)

  • Defenders score a point for intercepting or blocking a shot

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): SSG

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SSG

Small sided game for game like scenario

Focus:

Encouraging shooting in a match scenarios

Number of players: 8-14

Transition:

During drinks bread add attacking zones labelled A and B

Setup:

  • Area 35x25m: this area will be used throughout the session
  • Goals: 2 either end of the pitch
  • Bibs: remain in the same bibs as previous skill practise
  • Balls: 1 ball

Instructions:

  • Play 5x5 game emphasise shooting opportunities

  • Add attacking third zones

Mechanics of Shooting

1. Identify target

2. Body position in relation to ball

3. Arms out for balance

4. Non-kicking foot beside the ball

5. Head over the ball

6. Select surface & strike: e.g., laces.

7. Follow through towards target

Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

+ Two touch limit by all players to encourage quicker shooting decisions and faster ball movement
+/- 2v1, 2v2 scenarios in attacking third

- Remove all rules, attacking zone. Free play

Conditions/Challenges/Targets

  • 5 seconds to take a shot in the attacking third.

  • Weaker Foot Goals Count Double

  • Players must attempt at least one shot per attacking phase
  • Award extra points for goals scored with one touch or from outside the penalty area

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