Activity 1
Technical Warm-Up
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 30W x 40L. Place (4) goals on each side of the space. All player should have a ball at their feet. Number each color/group evenly (1-4). Players will dribble around the space, and when the coach calls their "#Number" they then look to shot on goal (closest, or farthest). Variations - Shooting Technique (at coach's discretion): Driven; Curled; In-step Drive; Lofted
Numbered Shooting Technique
Coaching Points
- First touch when receiving should be away from the body into space
- Place plant foot/non-kicking foot behind ball (elevate ball)
- Place plant foot/non-kicking foot next to the ball (keep ball lower)
- Strike the middle of the ball to keep the ball lower
- Strike the bottom of the ball to elevate the ball
Activity 2
Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 20W x 30L. Place 1 large goal at each end of the field. Position players in each corner of the field. Ball starts from the GK. Play until there is a goal, or ball out of bounds. Then switch groups. Ball always with the GK of the team in possession. Variations: Play for time; Play for total score; Play series of games (2 of 3)
2v2 Continuous
Coaching Points
- Application of technique (shooting)
- What: The decision to shoot on goal, and the technique used
- Who: The player in the best shooting position, with the ball
- Where: The part of the goal that the shooter aims for with their shot
Activity 3
Expanded Small-Sided Activity
Setup: TRAINING AREA = 40W x 50L. Place (1) large goal on each endline. Play 5v5 with GKs. Variations: Play for time; Play for total score; Play series of games (2 of 3)
5v5 to Goal
Coaching Points
- Application of technique (shooting)
- What: The decision to shoot on goal, and the technique used
- Who: The player in the best shooting position, with the ball
- Where: The part of the goal that the shooter aims for with their shot
Activity 4
Game
Play 7v7 with specific formations for each team. Reinforce all points above