Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): shooting

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Russell Scott Beynon

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Name:	Russell Scott Beynon
City:	Llanell
Country:	United Kingdom
Membership:	Adult Member
Sport:	Football/Soccer

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Field is a simple set up, dependant on numbers either using one or two goals available, split between one group or two. Cones laid out to mark where shots will be taken from. For a foundation level session this works the basics well and is an enjoyable session for those working on the most enjoyable part of the game in scoring goals. Quick rotations and transitions allow for maximum ball rolling time and stopping interventions with the whole group, bar opening demonstration, shouldn't been many if at all. Having players in a small wait allows time to jump in with individual interventions. With the set up between technical and skill remaning the same there is no need for moving equipment bar maybe gathering balls up. If in use of both goals also this allows for another quick transition into the relevant small-sided game. For this 3,2,1 a shooting game based on maximum reward for more risk with shots, is fun for especially the younger age groups. Promoting the confidence to get shots off and take risk where maybe there was none before. Bringing a small ball or futsal ball in at the end for next goal wins adds an air of competition and excitement also. This should also add in as many shots as possible as teams want to try and win the game.

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Technical

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Technical (10 mins)

Organisation:

Practice for 5 players (If large group of 10+ for example, split into two groups with two coaches). Cones laid out in three different areas (Left, Central, Right).

Area size of 15x15 yards. Balls placed by the setting players next to the goal to allow for ball rolling time.

Line of 3 players waiting to shoot
Two players play as feeders to pass the ball from next to the goal
Players rotate once they have taken a shot or passed the ball in
For players waiting, coaches can use this time to speak to them about relevant mechanics

Key Technical Details

Accuracy of the shot

Approach to the ball

Body shape

Part of the foot connecting with the ball

Type of finish used

Hitting the target

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

3 strikes on target
For higher challenge, aim to shoot between the cones placed inside the post
Different angles of shot
Weaker foot

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill

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Skill (20 mins)

Organisation:
Same set up as the techincal part of the practice. This time however there is opposition coming from behind the goal. Goalkeeper can be added if numbers allow and is relevant. If not just a defender plus some cones in the corners will suffice for this. Bring an element of 1v1 realism into the game and decision making on when to shoot and correct angle of approach.

Ball is fed out from player behind the goal into one of the three cones available for attacker
Once the ball is played, the second player next to the goal was run in and act as a live defender
Using the information available from the cone the ball is received at and defenders positioning, attacker must make a decision on shot
Either take the defender on to allow for an easier finish or shoot earlier
Aim for the corners as guided by cones placed into the goal

Key Techincal Detail

Decision making on the ball
Use the defenders body shape to guide your decision on shot
Ask for the ball at the cone you most prefer
What type of finish to use
Finesse or power
Aiming for the corners

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Time limit
Add goalkeeper if available
Use more points for shots into the cones in the corners
Double points for weak foot finish
Can they aim for top and bottom corners

Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Small-Sided Game

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Small-Sided Game (15 mins)

Organisation:

Small-Sided game based on the topic subject of shooting. Field shortened and goals bought in to allow for more shots to take place. No GKs during this game. Field is split into three sections. Game is called 3,2,1. Encourages more shooting, especially from distance with more reward.

Field is brought in and played at 5v5, or whatever numbers you are working with organised evenly.
No GKs during the game, game is played purely on getting more shots on goal
Defenders must work to block shots or make the angle harder to score from
Cones placed in the corners for double points
Field is split into thirds, each containing a different number of points available

Key Technical Detail

Angle of approach
Type of shot dependant on where on the pitch
Balance before hitting the ball
Connection with the ball
Working the ball between the team to allow the best chance of scoring
As many shots taken as possible

Challenges, Conditions or Targets:

Goal from own defensive third = 3 goals
Goal from middle third = 2 goals
Goal from the attacking third = 1 goal
If goal goes in the corners between cones, worth double points
Can introdice smaller or futsal ball at the end as "golden snitch" which is next goal wins

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