Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Beating an Opponent to Shoot and Score (Start Time: 2022-03-10 17:30:00)
Description
Session Objective:
Beating an open to shoot and score

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Warm Up Competition (15 mins)
Set Up:
- Players: 10-12
- Cones will be 5m apart (middle square 5m x 5m)
Instructions:
- One team will start attacking and the other defending
- The aim is for the attacking player to dribble into the square, beat the defender in a 1v1 duel and dribble out of the square (1 point)
- If the defender wins the ball and they dribble out of the square they get a point
- Swap roles after 2-3 minutes
- The team with the most points after the two rounds wins
Key Coaching Points:
- Can you change speed and direction
- Can you use feints or skills
- Can you dribble looking up (eyes up)
- Can you keep close control of the ball when attacking

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Skill Training (25 mins)
Set Up:
- Players: 10-12
- Grid size: 20m x 30m (5m scoring zone)
Instructions:
- Two teams of 5-6 players
- The blue defender will pass the ball to the red attacker
- As the ball is played the blue defender goes out to press
- When the attacker takes a touch the ball is live and it is 1v1
- The attacker must attempt to beat the defender, dribble into the scoring zone (1 point) and score a goal (3 points).
- Switch defenders and attackers every 3 minutes
Variation/Progression:
- Make the grid smaller
- Make a 2v1 situation
Key Coaching Points:
- Can you take your first touch in the direction you want to attack the defender in
- Can you slow the defender down and then change speed to beat him
- Can you use feints or skills to beat the defender
- Once you beat the defender and you see the space, can you accelerate and attack it at speed

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Skill Game (25 mins)
Set Up:
- Players: 10-12
- 2 x 22m x 28m (5m scoring zone)
Instructions:
- 2 x 3v3 or 4v4 games (if odd numbers play with a neutral)
- The attacking team scores by dribbling the ball into the scoring zone (1 point). If they score a goal in the small goal after beating a player and dribbling into the scoring zone that counts as 3 points.
- The ball cannot be passed into the scoring zone
- Play restarts from coach or from the back
Key Coaching Points:
- Observe progress
Play animation
Play step-by-step
Repeat (toggle)
Full Screen
Pause
Stop
Warm Up (10 mins)
Set Up:
Instructions:
Key Coaching Points: