Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): transition

Main Theme- Finishing - Ball travelling across you (30 mins)

Organization:

1. 40 x 30 yard area set up as shown

2. 12 players set up as shown

3. Balls

Instructions:

1. Player 1 starts the activity dribbling forward with player 2 along side

2. Player 1 then passes to player 2 who has two touches to score

3. Both players then move to the opposite end and switch lines

4. Both groups start at the same time so there is a little bit of traffic in the middle area

5. Play for a set time and then switch sides to work opposite feet

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of approach – off center

2. Head up to observe the target

3. Head down at the point of contact

4. Contact ball – will vary depending on target area

5. Contact foot – laces (instep)

6. Body weight forward, chest and knee over the ball at contact

7. Follow through landing on striking foot

Progressions:

1. P – Player 2 now only has one touch to score

Screen 4

three equal teams with targets and goalkeepers. 

One team attacks another in a half. If they score they get a ball from half way and attack the opposites side. 

If they lose it, the defending team attacking the opposite team. 

--> If GK saves they have to build out, even if shot goes wide. 

---> No more than 3 touches, should increase speed. 

---> Allow target to drop into the neutral zone.