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Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting Technique & Skill

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Daniel Rutherford

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Daniel Rutherford
Name: Daniel Rutherford
City: Newcastle upon tyne
Country: United Kingdom
Membership: Adult Member
Sport: Football/Soccer
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Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Technique

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Technique

Setup:

  • 8 Players, split into 2 teams of 4. 
  • 40x25 open area with 2 goals.
  • 15 minute duration.

Explanation:

  • Players drive into space towards their mannequin acting as a defender (1).
  • They move inside on their right foot from the left & left foot from the right, taking a shot into the far corner (2).
  • Emphasis on using the inside of the foot to bend the ball & create spin into the corner (3).
  • Once a shot is taken, they join the back of the opposite line to shoot in the other direction.
  • 1 point for every goal, 3 points for every goal scored into the opposite corner.
  • Points only awarded for using the inside of their foot (No laces or toe).


Coaching Points:.

  • Attack the space in front of you wit intent to close the gap on the mannequin (defender).
  • Body feint or skill to shift the ball quickly to your striking foot.
  • Placement & technique over power.


Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

  • Create a competition of Reds vs Blues, with amount of goals scored & time taken to complete 1 set from 1 side to the other.
  • Progress onto introducing a player next to the mannequin, to play a bounce pass before shooting (Blue lines).
  • Make the shooting distance further or closer depending on ability & success rate.


Coaching Points:

  • Calling for the ball to the bounce pass with the player.
  • Movement off the mannequin to create space to play the pass, making it game realistic.
  • Taking a touch to set yourself after receiving the pass, can they shoot immediately after.
Football/Soccer Session Plan Drill (Colour): Skill

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Skill

Setup:

  • 10 Players, split into 2 teams of 4 plus 2 Goalkeepers.
  • 40x25 open area with 2 goals.
  • 15 minute duration.

Explanation:

  • Players are split into an attacking (Red) & defending (Blue) team, with a 2v1 scenario with Goalkeepers.
  • The Blue defender will play the ball into the attacking Red team & close down the space.
  • The Reds attack the space in front of them (1) while 1 Blue defender closes them down.
  • The player on the ball will have a 1v1 scenario (2) while their teammate can run in behind or away into space to force the defender into making a decision (3).
  • If the attacking team score, they gain 1 point. If they score via an inside of the foot shot, they gain 3 points.
  • If the defender wins the ball via tackling or interception, they gain 2 points.
  • Play until each defender & attacker has played at least once before swapping roles.


Coaching Points:.

  • Can the players work together under pressure to score.
  • Ability to use both feet to shoot depending on what side the ball is shot from.
  • Head up to assess defender positioning & cues from their teammate to communicate their way up the field.
  • Intensity from the defender to close down the space & force attackers wide away from goal.


Adaptations (Progressions & Regressions):

  • Introduce a 2nd defender creating a 2v2 scenario. If the ball is won, they can counter attack & score.
  • Create another overload situation of a 3v2, to introduce more options on the field.


Coaching Points:

  • Defenders forcing the attackers wide & onto their weaker side.
  • Light on your feet & setup your body position always facing the ball.
  • Change of speed & direction to create space for a shot.
  • Decision making to play the ball at the correct time.

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