Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): 8th TT quick control and shooting (Start Time: 2025-10-27 17:30:00)
Description
Improve the ability to control the ball under pressure and finish with accurate shots on goal.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
10 mins
Oriented Control and Shooting
Equipment: balls, cones, and a goal
Organization:
Rotation A → B → C → D → E (switch sides after each round)
Player A passes the ball to B.
B performs an oriented control and passes to C.
C performs an oriented control and passes to D.
D performs an oriented control and plays a through pass into space for E.
E runs around the cone/flag, receives the ball, and shoots on goal.
Activity Objectives and Rules:
Focus on oriented control.
Emphasize the first touch — it’s very important.
Encourage a clean and accurate shot.
Progression:
Switch the direction/side of play.
Add a defender to increase difficulty.
Limit touches to make the tempo faster.
See the guidance at the top of this page to understand why you are not seeing interactive Football/Soccer images.
10 mins
Activity Description:
Modified Game – Sports Scrimmage Focused on Shooting
The game is played 5v5 following FIFA rules, with one modification:
Set up two lines in the final zone that no one can cross except the attacker, who must be aligned with their partner. The attacker is only allowed to shoot.
Activity Objectives and Rules:
Focus on shooting accuracy and technique.
Only the designated attacker can enter the final zone to shoot, in coordination with their partner.
Progression:
Start with 5v5 with the lines in place.
Progress by adjusting the distance to goal or adding defenders in the final zone.
Encourage quicker decision-making and combination play before shooting.
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
15 mins
Activity Description:
Quick Control and Passing
Equipment: 1 ball per pair, cones
Before starting the explanation, players should already be in pairs, passing the ball (control and pass).
First, explain the principles of first touch and oriented control.
Drill A – Warm-Up
Passing the ball between players using two touches: one to control, one to pass.
Continue passing using only two touches.
Drill B – Two-Touch Quick Passing
Control and pass with the inside of the foot, using both feet.
Control with the outside and pass with the inside (left and right).
Control with the sole (bottom of the foot) and pass with the inside (left and right).
Drill C – Oriented Control (Left or Right)
Oriented control (left or right) and pass the ball.
Receive the ball slightly behind, perform oriented control (left or right), and pass.
Move toward the ball (on the run), oriented control (left or right), and pass.
Drill D – Rondo (4v1, 6v2, or 8v3)
Move the ball quickly between the attacking players while one or more defenders (“monkeys”) try to win it back.
Activity Objectives and Rules:
Focus on oriented control.
Focus on the first touch — it’s very important.
Progression:
Depending on the available space, add more balls to increase the tempo and make the activity faster.