Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Session 3 - Shooting (Start Time: 2025-03-07 18:00:00)

Technical Practice (15 mins)

Topic: Shooting

Practice Layout

1. White coned area 20mx20m.

2. Divided in two halves vertically of 10m each.

3. Players will be organised into 2 teams of 7 players per team.

4. Spare footballs located around groups.

5. Rotate side after 4'. Different foot.

Target: During the technical practice, the aim is to dribble passed the half way line and shoot. After shooting player join the back of the line. 

Mechanics of technique:

1. Get your body in position to strike

2. Angled approach

3. Non-kicking foot beside the ball

4. Head over the ball

5. Select surface & strike

6. Follow through

7. Accuracy (aim)

Coaching interventions and coaching position:

Interventions

- Stop whole group

- Speak to individual away from practice

- Speak to individual during break

Position

One of the sides and move around the grid to observe all the players.

Small Sided Game (30 mins)

Topic: Shooting

Practice Layout

1. White coned area 50mx20m, with an inside playing area of 20mx20m, with an end area of 10mx20m.

2. Players will be organised into 2 teams of 6 players per team. There will be 2 neutral players.

4. Spare footballs located around groups.

5. Rotate end players after 4'.

Target: During the small sided game, the aim is to dribble passed either end zone line and shoot to either goal, or connect with the target player, turn and shoot.

Adaptations: Limit amount of touches for neutral players.

Individual Challenges: 

Look to use different surfaces of the foot to strike the ball

Look to shoot with both feet

Focus on the follow through

Coaching interventions and coaching position:

Interventions

- Stop whole group

- Speak to individual away from practice

- Speak to individual during break

Position

One of the sides and move around the grid to observe all the players.