Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Set Position, W Technique

Part 1 (20 mins)

Key Factors

• Start off with a throw 
• Volley 
• Off the floor 
• then provide a variety of service
• Don't coach the cup - just the W and Set 

Organisation

Line of cones/ or hurdle used for GK to step over (encourage them to seek out different ways to travel)

Start off calling Set - to trigger the response we look for in terms of mechanics 

Progress - to the player looking for usual cues of the server kicking the ball - discuss with the players what those visual cues look like.



KCP

• Feet around shoulder width apart
• Weight should be forward - GK slightly on balls of feet
• Nose in front of toes
• Elbows narrow - slightly bent - chest facing the ball
• Hands need to be in front of body line
• Ensure W Shape is only used for chest and above 
• W - Thumbs together
• W - Eyes fixed on the ball
• W - Elbows slightly bent
• W - Weight Forwards 

Screen 3 (20 mins)

Key Factors

• Emphasis on focusing on Set position and W technique - middle area to limit focus on diving. 
• Have an element to apply the footwork
• Encourage the keeper to be set when they have to become active (the trigger of the ball being player to the striker)
• Don't be ridged in the Set

Organisation

• 1 will serve the ball to 2 - Be ready for the set with variety of realistic serving. 
• 2 will then pass the ball into space for 1 to shoot at the GK (3)
• If shooter scores in middle posts is 5 points - out wide 1 point. 

KCP

• Head, elbow, knees, toes, Hands
  
• Recognising the trigger when to set 
• W Technique when above chest