Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): 1v1- Finishing After Beating an Opponent (Start Time: 2022-04-25 17:30:00)

Warm Up (10 mins)

Set Up:

• Players: 11
• Each cone will be 5m apart (as shown in diagram)

Instructions:

• Players will be split into 4 groups
• Each of the four stations will have its own skill move to focus on
• The player will dribble to the middle cone, perform a skill move and then attempt to play a pass into the small goal.
• Rotate groups every 1-2 minutes

Key Coaching Points:

• Can you change speed and direction
• Can you use feints or skills

• Can you dribble looking up (eyes up)
• Can you keep close control of the ball when attacking

Finishing Part 1 (20 mins)

Set Up:

• Players: 11
• Distance between cones: 5m

Instructions:

• Play starts from the players' on the red cone.
  
• The first player will play the pass to one of the two players.
• Before the pass arrives the player receiving the ball must check off.
• The player then has TWO touches to play the third player.
• Again the third player must check off before receiving the ball.
• The players first touch must be taken past the defender to set up a second touch finish.
• Players are to follow their passes.
• Switch ways after a couple of repetitions each.

Variation/Progression:

• Second player plays a through ball to the the third player.

Key Coaching Points:

• Can you check off the marker
• Can you set yourself up with your first touch
• Can you place your shot into one of the corners