Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): u12 shooting

3 angles (15 mins)

Organization:

1. Create 3 lines (Line 1, 2, & 3) of players about 30 yards from goal with a goalkeeper in goal.

2. Each player in line needs a ball.

Instructions:

1. Line 1 will make a move and shoot before the edge of the penalty box.

2. After the players from Line 1 shoots, they need to check into the player from Line 2 for a give and go ball.

3. Line 1 should lay the ball off to Line 2 for a one touch shot.

4. After the Player from Line 2 shoots, they move to defend the player in Line 3.

5. Line 3 should beat the Player from Line 2 and have a shot on goal.

6. Plays stay in lines until allotted time has expired then rotate.

Coaching Points:

1. Angle of approach off center

2. Head up to observe the position of the goalkeeper

3. Head down at the point of contact

4. Non-kicking foot placed to side, slightly behind the ball

5. Ankle locked, toe down

6. Contact ball will vary depending on target area

7. Contact foot laces (instep)

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

9. Follow through landing on striking foot

SSG (15 mins)

4 v 4/3v3 with 2 neutral players in shaded area.

Set amount of passes before able to shoot. Once set passes completed nearest player can enter the shooting area.

2 touch maximum finish.

Progression: Add defender in shooting area

Regression: make area bigger/take player out (eg 4 to 3)

Coaching points. Quality of pass, first touch, head up, finishing corners.