Speed, agility, and quickness before session (10 minutes).

Organization:

-15x10yd area.

-Groups of 4. 2 players at goal, 2 players at cone.

-Lines 15yds from goal.

Instructions:

-Player A plays ball to player B.

-Player B runs to meet the ball.

-Player B scores from 8-10yds out.

-Players switch lines.

Coaching Points:

1. Proper finishing technique.

2. Strike through the center of the ball.

3. Head up before shooting, know where the goal is.

4. Run to meet the ball, don't stand and wait.

5. Angle of approach.

Progressions:

-Which group can get 10 goals in a row?

-Moves lines back, player A now applies semi pressure.

Organization:

-Central cone with a ball on top.

-4 cones, 10yds away from center cone.

-1 player (2 max) at each cone with a ball.

Instructions:

-Players try to strike their ball and hit the center ball off the cone.

-Must hit ball off the cone in the air, not a pass on the ground.

-First player or team to 5 wins.

Coaching Points:

1. Weight and accuracy of shot.

2. Strike through the ball, center of the ball.

3. Proper technique of driving the ball.

Progressions:

-Lines 15yds away from the cone.

-Take 1 touch then strike the ball, not just standing stationary.

Organization:

Instructions:

Coaching Points:

Progressions:

Organization:

-Same as previous, added a second defender.

Instructions:

-Defender plays ball to attacker.

-Defenders can pressure once attackers receive the ball.

-Attackers try to get to goal quickly and score.

-If defenders win the ball, have counter attack goal to score in.

-Players rotate lines.

Coaching Points:

1. Decision making: When to pass/when to shoot.

2. Quickly get to goal.

3.Proper technique when shooting.

Progressions:

-Defenders can pressure immediately.

Organization:

-40x40yd area.

-Teams of 4.

Instructions:

-No restrictions. Free play.

-Encourage attacking soccer, creativity.

Coaching Points:

1. Shooting at the appropriate moments.