Football/Soccer Session (Beginner): Functional Training - Shooting U9 - U12

Warm Up (10 mins)

Description :

> half of the field.

> into pairs.

> 1 ball between pair.

> players will work together in their pairs moving the ball around the field. When the player with the ball passes ball off to partner then they must run into an open space somewhere new on the field.

> looking for players to pass to one another with our striking technique rather than passing technique, so we are looking for the players to strike ball with their laces.

> when players receive the ball, looking for them to dribble with it for 4/5 seconds before passing it back to partner. Can we see that positive touch out our feet to set us up for the strike?

Coaching Points :

> planted foot placed beside the ball when striking.

> planted toe pointing towards our target.

> lean forward & chest over the ball to keep ball down.

> follow through with kicking foot to generate more power.

> strike with toe facing down & laces making contact with ball.

Activity 2 (15 mins)

Description :

> poles 20 yards out from goal.

> split into teams starting either side of the goals.

> only half of your team start with a ball each.

> player A passes ball down to player B who takes first touch & drives at opposite pole.

> player B takes pole on 1v1, goes beyond pole & has a strike on goal.

> player B will collect ball & join the passing line while A has already followed pass.

Progression :

> defender will now be added to stand in between pole & goal.

> players must now make decision whether to take on defender 1v1 or get a shot off early.

> head up to see where defender & goal are.

Coaching Points :

> body behind the ball & inside of foot to control the pass.

> small touches of ball when driving at pole.

> positive touch out of feet to get strike off at goal.

> planted foot beside the ball, body over ball facing towards the goal.

> follow through with striking foot to genrate more power.

> head up to have quick look at goal.