Football/Soccer Session (Moderate): U11 Week 15:Finishing

Finishing Warm Up (20 mins)

Organization

Players are split up into the two goups. Each player has a ball.

Field Set up

As shown in the example. The shot should not be anymore than 10 yards away from the goal.

Detail

Players will dribble the ball in a zig zag motion through the cones. Once through, they will then drive the ball through the gate, and strike on goal. Once in the gate, they have one touch to set themselves, then the next is a strike. Player return to the back of their line once they have shot. Next player begins when the shot is taken by the player infront of them. Both teams switch after 3-5 minutes

Progressions

Once both groups have had a chance to finish on each goal, both left and right, you can begin a competition to se who can score the most goals out of each team. give them 4 minutes to record their goals.

Competencies

Dribbling with a purpose

setting the ball out of their feet for a strike

locked ankle strike

body over ball

Combination Finishing (20 mins)

Organization

Players remain in two groups as they were before. One group will defend to start and the other group will attack. The attackers will be set up as Strikers and Wingers.Hence the "S" and the "W" on the diagram.

Field Set up

Roughly 15x18

Detail

The Defending team always start with the ball. They will either play a firm pass to the Striker or the Wingers. If the ball is played to the striker, they must take one touch out of their fett and strike the ball on goal. If played to the Wingers, they must take a touch down the wing and cross the ball on the ground into the Striker and the other Winger for a first time finish. Once the defender plays the ball, both defenders become live to try and block what they can. Ball is dead when goes out of bounds, in the goal, or blocked by the defenders. Players switch roles after 5 minutes.

It is very important that regardless of where the ball is played, all forwards MUST follow in the shot.

Progressions

After both teams have had a go through in each role, we can have a competition to see who scores more goals.

Competencies

Decision Making

Crossing into Danger Areas

Touch Out of Feet

Striking on Goal

Finish First Time

Locked Ankle