Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting

Lightning Soccer Warmup (15 mins)

Organization:

1.Penalty area, set up as shown

2.20 x 20 shooting area, set up as shown

3.1 goal

4.1 ball per player

Instructions:

1.The game is called ‘Lightning Soccer’

2.One player starts in the goal

3.The first player in line dribbles out and shoots their ball before reaching the line of cones

4.As soon as they shoot they instantly run into the goal to become the next goalkeeper

5.The next player can go as soon as the shot is taken

6.If the shooter scores they are safe – no matter if the next player scores

7.If the shooter misses they must save the next shot to stay in the game (or if the shot goes wide/over)

8.If the shooter misses and the next person scores they are out of the game and become ball collectors

9.Last player in the game is the winner

Coaching Points:

1.Head up to observe the position of the goalkeeper

2.Head down at point of contact

3.Body weight forward, chest down

4.Ankle locked, toe down

5.Chip the new goalkeeper if they are slow to take up their position

Progression:

1.P – Players must shoot from outside the penalty area

2.R – Allow player three lives before they are out

Target practice (10 mins)

Organization:

Groups of 3 players. Set up as shown.

Instructions:

Players take turns striking a dead ball at goal. One player acts as GK on knees. Alternate sides, GK turns around each time to face next shot. First to score 5 wins. Switch GKs and repeat.

Coaching Points:

- Angled approach

- Plant foot next to the ball

- Toe pointed down

- Ankle locked

- Head down, knee over the ball

- Land on shooting foot

Progressions:

- Weak foot only

Dribble and shoot (10 mins)

Organization:

Even teams, 1 ball per player. 2 goals and cones as shown. (Can use big goals and GKs if prefered.)

Instructions:

At coach's command first players start. Objective is to be the first to score. Player must dribble around cone and then is free to shoot. Players must collect their ownball and get in opposite line. As soon as both shots are taken next players are free to go. First to ten wins.

Coaching Points:

- Head down, ankle locked

- Plant foot is to the side and slightly behind the ball

- Body weight forward, chest and knee over the ball at contact

- Land on shooting foot

Progressions:

- Left foot

- Double points if you knock the pugg goal over

- Move to big goals, add GKs