Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): (YDP) Shooting circuit 2

(YDP) Shooting circuit 2

Practice organisation

• 2 areas measuring 40x30yds, divided into 3 zones of 20x30; 10x30;

10x30yds with goals of appropriate size at alternate ends of each

area, as illustrated.

• 16 players (incl. 2GK’s), arranged 2 Attackers versus 2 Defenders in

middle zones & 1v1 in each end zone, as shown in the diagram.

• Supply of balls with each Server.

• Off-side rules apply in the 20x30yd end zone.

• Practice starts with: ball played into 2A’s by S, who then supports play

from behind (making 3v2).

• 2A’s look to combine & play into advanced A in end zone.

• One A is able to move into end zone to support (creating 2v1) &

combine in build-up to shoot at goal.

• When attack is concluded: one A rotates to next group & initial set-up

arrangements are re-established.

Detail

• Losing markers with changes of pace & direction.

• Turning quickly & using disguise.

• Observing GK position & evaluating possibility of early strike

on goal.

• Execution of excellent technique in finishing situations.

• Following-up/rebounding initial shots at goal.

• Simple progressions for this practice are:

- Dribble/drive with the ball into end zone to link with advanced A.

- Play wall pass in middle zone to free A & wall pass with advanced A

to shoot or cut back, depending on reaction/position of D & GK.

Key coaching points

• Supporting distances & angles.

• Combination play & looking to turn against D’s in middle zone areas

& make forward passes.

• Opening-up passing opportunities with quality movement to

dislocate defensive stability in middle zone.

• Precision & quality of ball played in to advanced A.

• Timing of forward run to support advanced A.

• Combination-play to produce strikes on goal.

• Recognising early opportunities to strike on goal.

• Striking at goal with accuracy & placement

U12 – The player should be able to complete the Learning outcomes in 4v4 functional practices.

U13 – The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes during under loaded functional practices

U14 – The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes during under loaded functional practice and SSG

U15/16 – The players should be able to complete the Learning outcomes during under loaded functional practices and 11 v 11 games.