Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Lightning

Lightning (15 mins)

Lightning

- The coach starts with all the balls to the side of the area

- One player starts in goal with an extra life for starting

- All other players line up behind the tall cone

- The coach lays the ball off for the player at the front of the queue to shoot

- If they score, the goalkeeper is out and must go behind the goal

- The front player of the line then has to go in goal and the next player will get to shoot

- if the goalkeeper saves, the shooter goes in goal and the goalkeeper joins the back of the line

- If the player misses the goal then they are out and go behind the goal, the goalkeeper remains the same

- If they hit the post, it counts as a save

- If the player hits the bar, everyone from behind the goal is saved and joins back in the game at the back of the line

- If a player behind the goal catches a shot without the ball bouncing then they may join back in at the back of the line

- The last player to score with no one left in the queue wins

Easier - Closer to goal and/or bigger goal

Harder - Weaker foot and/or half volleys and/or volleys

Technical Points:

- Decision on whether to pass the ball back in or strike with laces

- Guide with inside foot

- Strike through the back with laces