Set up:

Cones are 1/2 yard apart with a total of 6 working cones with a 6 x 6 grid in middle in between .

How it Works:

Practice skill below. Perform relay races after practicing each sequence.

Players will switch lines after each turn (players are practicing left foot above, so they move to the left).

Skill 1: Inside-inside, outside-outside:

Players do 2 touches with inside of foot (toe part), 2 touches with outside of foot (they are going in between the cones).

Work one foot at a time. Then switch feet.

IF TIME

Skill 2: Outside-inside, Outside-inside (Switching feet between sequences)

E.g. Right Outside-right inside, Left outside-left inside,

Players can go across grid to other side after finishing a turn.

Keys:

1. Bend back to maximize speed

2. Stay on toes (don't let your heels touch the ground).

3. Use the toe part of foot when using inside and the touch step on outside

4. Ensure your foot gets around ball when changing direction

5. Eyes on ball and in front of you.

Organization:

Instructions:

Coaching Points:

*Good 1st touch (2 steps in front) to prepare for shot

1. Locate Target (look up)

2. Plant foot next to ball (balance)

3. Toes down.

4. Foot at a slight angle.

5. Striker center of ball with Laces.

6. Follow through landing on striking foot.

Organization:

Instructions:

Coaching Points:

*Good 1st touch (2 steps in front) to prepare for shot

1. Locate Target (look up)

2. Plant foot next to ball (balance)

3. Toes down.

4. Foot at a slight angle.

5. Striker center of ball with Laces.

6. Follow through landing on striking foot.

Organization:

1. Three teams of 3 players with two full time gk's.

2. Area size 25x18yds.

Instructions:

1. Teams play 3v3 plus gk's.

2. One team waits.

3. When team scores rotation occurs:

- Green Scores.

- Blue team steps out.

- Green team receives ball on opposite side.

- Red team steps in the field play 4v4.

4. Teams with most wins is the winner.

Coaching Points:

1. Locate Target (look up)

2. Toes down.

3. Striker center of ball with Laces.

4. Foot at a slight angle.

5. Follow through landing on striking foot.

6. Goal Scoring mentality.