Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Rye Brook Arsenal 11.14.16 Driven Shot & Finishing

Main Theme

Organization:

2 teams set up across from each other

-Large cones placed in the middle of the grid

Instructions:

-Each team looks to knock the large cones down to gain a point

-Players are not allow in the shaded area to retrieve the ball

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of approach

2. Position of non-kicking foot

3. Contact with ball- Second knuckle of big toe/ slightly off center

4. Body position

5. Follow through- land on kicking foot

Progressions:

1v1 (10 mins)

Organization:

Two teams

Every player with ball

Instructions:

1. One player from either line starts the game off by dribbling up to the goal and shooting.

2. Once yellow or blue has taken a shot, the first player in the opposing teams line looks to attack and score on the opposite goal.

3. If the ball goes out on the sideline players resume play by dribbling the ball back in.

4. If the ball goes over the endline the player who defends that half is off and replaced with an attacker from their team.

5. Winner stays on.

Coaching Points:

1. Mentality

2. Quick reactions

3. Sprint in straight line

4. Take shortest possible distance

5. Cut off direct route to goal / shooting lane

6. Apply immediate pressure

Progressions:

(1) Vary starting positions