Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Tactical - Finishing w/ Combination

Activity 1 (20 mins)

Organization:

1. Groups of 5-6 players per grid

2. Blue - Blue cones 25yds

3. Red - Red cones 12yds

Instructions:

Part A

1. Target plays wide player, Wide player plays opposite wide player.

2. Wide player passes ball to central target.

3. Central target takes 1st touch forward and takes Finesse shot attempting to score inside goals.

4. Wide players stay in their roles/ Central players shot on goals. (switch after 2 min)

Part B

1. Same as above, only change will be pass from wide player to target is in front of central player.

2. central player shoots and attempts to score inside the goals.

3. Wide players stay in their roles/ Central players shot on goals. (switch after 2 min)

Coaching Points:

1. Take 1st touch 2-3 steps in front to create momentum and time to look up.

2. Place body behind ball.

3. Locate target ( head up)

4. Plant foot next to ball (Balance)

5. Make contact on the center of the ball

6. Follow through low & straight (end momentum 2 steps past shot)

Progressions:

Competition: 1 pt for finesse shot in goals