Football/Soccer Session (Difficult): Shooting from a Lay Off

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Animation Controls (PCs, Macs, Laptops):
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Back/Forward: Drag timeline button
Set-Up
1. 40 x 40 yard area set up as show n
2. 6 players (2 groups of 3) set up as show n
3. 2 balls
Instructions
1. The activity starts with the first player 1 chipping the ball into the player 2 who lays the ball off
2. Player 1 now runs on to it and strikes to player 3
3. The activity is repeated on the other side
Coaching Points
1. Angle of approach – off center
2. Head down at the point of contact
3. Non-kicking foot placed to side, slightly behind the ball
4. Ankle locked, toe down
5. Contact ball – w ill vary depending on target area
6. Contact foot – laces (instep)
7. Body w eight forward, chest and knee over the ball at contact
8. Follow through landing on striking foot
Progression/Regression
1. P – The player must strike the ball on the volley