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

Screen 1

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