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2 Sided Shooting

Organization:

Place one goal in the middle of a 30 x 40 yard grid. Two equal teams compete trying to score past the goalkeeper. The teams can score through either side of the goal and players can either shoot directly at goal or pass to teammates on the other side of the goal.

Progressions:

1. If the goal area becomes too congested, set up a 10 yd non shooting circle around the goal.
2. Limit players to three touches.
3. Limit the team in possession to a maximum of 10 seconds before shooting

Coaching Points:

Look to find space when your team is in possession.
As soon as you receive the ball in space look to set up a shot.
Look to follow up your teammates shots and finish the rebounds.

Long Passing Warm-Ups

Organization:

The players divide into pairs with one ball between them and spread out throughout a half field. They move around the field and make long passes to each other.

Progression:

1. Have the players try to control the ball with one touch on the chest, thigh or foot and make the return pass with the second touch.
2. Have them practice with their weaker foot over a shorter distance.
3. Allow the players to pass to who ever they wish within the group.

Coaching Points:

Warm your muscles up with some 10-15 yard passes first.
Approach from an angle and try swinging your leg through smoothly on a long arc.
Try both with your toes pointed and your foot in the L position.
Make contact with the lower half of the ball.
Try pushing the ball a few yards to one side, it is easier to elevate a rolling ball.

Counter Attack Game

Organization:

Divide the group into two teams and play in one half of a field, one team attacking the main goal and one attacking two small goals set up 10 yards inside the half way line. The team defending the main goal must dribble the ball through either of the two small goals to score a point. Change ends after 2 minutes.

Progressions:

1. The team scores an additional point if a player can beat an opponent with a scissors move.
2. Once one of the players has dribbled through either of the small goals, their team immediately changes directions and now attacks the main goal.

Coaching Points:

Always be looking to create a shooting opportunity while you are dribbling towards the main goal.
Look to take advantage of players being out of position following a turnover of possession.
As soon as you have dribbled through a small goal, look up and accelerate into space.