SAQ (10 minutes) prior to warm up

Organization:

-2 players, 1 ball.

-Open space.

Instructions:

-One partner stands with their foot on the ball.

-Second partner stands about 5yds away from partner.

-Second partner runs and shadows striking the ball. (Coach can walk around and give individual feedback).

-Players switch roles after 30 seconds.

Coaching Points:

1. Ankle locked.

2. Toe pointed down.

3. Angle of approach.

4. Strike center, off center of the ball.

Progressions:

-Pass back and forth between partners.

Organization:

-Groups of three.

-20x10yd grids.

-1 player on each end and 1 player in the middle (see above).

Instructions:

-Player in the middle starts with the ball.

-Passes to player A who then takes one touch and shoots on player B.

-Player B then passes to player C who takes one touch and shoots on player B.

-Each player gets 3 shots, then rotate positions.

Coaching Points:

1. Correct technique.

2. Chest and knee over the ball.

3. Follow through, land on kicking foot.

4. Aim low and far corner.

Progressions:

-Competition: Player who wins continues to shoot, other 2 players switch places.

-Must dribble around cone, then shoot. Try to get players not to hit a dead ball.

Organization:

-40x40yd grid.

-Teams of 4.

-Play to PUGG goals.

Instructions:

-No restrictions, free play.

Coaching Points:

1. Look to get a shot on target.