Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): YDP_P3 Technical Shooting Combinations

FIFA 11+ Warmup (10 mins)

The Session:

The course is made up of 6 pairs of parallel cones, approx 5-6 yd apart.

2 players start at the same time from the first pair of cones, jog along the inside of the cones & do the various exercises on the way. After the last cone they run back along the outside. On the way back, speed can be increased progressively as players warm up.

Part 1 - Running Exercises (8 min)

1) Jog Straight Ahead - 2 sets

2) Hip Out - 2 sets

3) Hip In - 2 sets

4) Running Circling Partner - 2 sets (Jog to first cone, shuffle sideways toward your partner, shuffle an entire circle around one another & then shuffle back to the first cone)

5) Running Shoulder Contact - 2 sets (Jog to first cone, shuffle sideways towards your partner, in the middle, jump sideways towards each other to make shoulder-to-shoulder contact. Land on both feet with your hips & knees bent.)

6) Running Quick Forwards & Backwards - 2 sets (Run quickly to 2nd cone, then run backwards to 1st cone, Repeat, running 2 cones forwards & 1 cone backwards until you reach the other side of pitch)

Part 2 - Strength / Plyometrics / Balance

7.1) The Bench - Static Front Plank - 3 sets of 20-30 sec

7.2) The Bench - Alternate Legs - 3 sets of 2 sec holds for 40-60 sec.

7.3) The Bench - One Leg Lift & Hold - Each leg 3 sets of 20-30 sec each.

8.1) The Sideways Bench - Static Side Plank - 3 sets each side 20-30 sec.

8.2) The Sideways Bench - Raise & Lower Hip - 3 sets each side 20-30 sec.

8.3) The Sideways Bench - Leg Lift - 3 sets each side 20-30 sec each.

9.1) Hamstrings (Beginner) - Kneel on soft surface, have partner hold ankles down firmly. 1 set of 3-5 reps

9.2) Hamstrings (Intermediate) - 1 set of 7-10 reps.

9.3) Hamstrings (Advanced) - 1 set of 12-15 reps.

10.1) Single-Leg Stance - Hold the Ball - Stand on one leg while holding ball in front of you. 2 sets each leg for 20-30 sec.

10.2) Single- Leg Stance - Throwing Ball with Partner - Stand 2-3 yd apart, each on 1 leg. 2 sets each leg for 30 sec.

10.3) Single Leg Stance - Test Your Partner - Stand on 1 leg opposite your partner about 1 arms length apart. Whilst you both try to keep your balance, each of you in turn tries to push the other off balance in different directions. 2 sets of 30 sec each leg.

11.1) Squats - W/Toe Raise - 2 sets of 30 sec

11.2) Squats - Walking Lunges - Lunge your way across pitch then jog back. 2 sets of approx 10 each leg.

11.3) Squats - One Leg Squats - 2 sets of 10 each leg

12.1) Jumping - Vertical Jumps - 2 sets of 30 sec.

12.2) Jumping - Lateral Jumps - 2 sets of 30 sec.

12.3) Jumping - Box Jumps - 2 sets of 30 sec.

Part 3 - Running Exercises

13) Running - Across the Pitch - @ 75-85% max pace. 2 sets

14) Running - Bounding - 2 sets across pitch

15) Running - Plant & Cut - Jog 4-5 steps, then plant on the outside leg & cut to change direction. Accelerate & sprint 5-7 steps @ high speed before you decelerate & do a new plant & cut, repeat & jog back. 2 sets.

See FIFA 11+ Poster for more detailed instructions on body mechanics

Passing, Receiving and Shooting 1 (10 mins)

Drill Objective:

This shooting drill focuses on combination play and building up for a shot on goal. There are multiple combination ideas to make the shooting drill more difficult progressively.

COMBINATION SERIES 1

Player A starts the first series by passing to player B.

Player B passes to player C.

Player C lays a ball into space near the top of the penalty box where player A can hit a first-time shot on goal.

COMBINATION SERIES 2

Player A passes to player B.

Player B then passes to player C.

Player C returns the ball to player A.

Player A lays off a ball into space for player C to hit a first-time shot on goal.

Coaching Points:

Good passing combination to feet while playing in 1 touch.

Good fluid movement keeping the body under control

Finishing with a shot on target.

Focus on body mechanics when striking the shot.

Drill Variations

Switch sides the players shoot so players are shooting left and right footed.

Be creative and make up other combinations as they are limitless.

Technical Shooting (10 mins)

Organization:

Players are set as it shows in the diagram.

Instructions:

A. Players checks away from the mannequin receives and takes shot to the goal.

B. Player checks away from the mannequin receives, pass back, runs behind the mannequin and receives ball in the space to finish it.

C. The player checks inside toward the ball then he makes a run behind the second mannequin receives a ball in the space and shoot. 

Coaching Points:

1. Quality technique of passing, First touch and shooting.

2. Proper body position before receiving to shoot always in the direction of the goal.

3. Time of runs.