by Santosh | Jun 25, 2020 | Soccer, Sports
LEARNING OUTCOME
To improve accuracy and weight of pass and control / 1st touch
TEACHING CUES
- Awareness of the position of the target ball
- Emphasis on controlling the ball and getting your shot at the target ball off as quickly as possible
- Awareness of on coming balls that have missed the target ball
- Passing techniques, side foot or strike with laces
ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT:
Marked area, balls.
SET-UP:
ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:
- Mark off an area of suitable size for the number and age of players.
- The group is split in to 2 teams, each team lines up on opposite sides of the area.
- One target ball is placed in the middle of the area and each team has 2 or 3 balls as ammunition.
- The aim of the game is to knock the target ball over the opposition’s goal line.
- Both teams can fire at the same time.
Progressions:
- Make the areas smaller or larger
- Add more than one target ball
- Players on 2 touch, one to control, one to strike
- Players must pass before shooting at the target ball
COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE
Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.
by Santosh | Jun 24, 2020 | Soccer, Sports
LEARNING OUTCOME
To improve control, heading and volleying techniques
TEACHING CUES
- Emphasis is on 1st touch, soft touch, keep ball out of feet and in the direction of supporting player
- Players encouraged to keep the ball in the air which will allow team mate an easier pass to deal with before knocking over the net.
- Communication is essential
ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT:
Marked area appropriate size for age, 8 cones, 1 ball between 4 players
SET-UP:
ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:
- Using the scoring system from tennis, players pass, volley or head the ball to the opponent’s side of the court / area over the net (or coned area).
- Each team are allowed three touches and 2 bounces before knocking the ball over the net.
Progressions:
- Allow more or less touches and bounces
- Increase / decrease the size of the area
COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE
Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.
by Santosh | Jun 24, 2020 | Soccer, Sports
LEARNING OUTCOME
To improve Goalkeeping techniques
TEACHING CUES
- Communication, keep talking to the defenders and other players around the last 3rd of the pitch (KEEPER’S BALL !!!) Even at training it is good practice to shout loud for the ball
- Keeper to be on toes all the time
- Anticipation & awareness
- Footwork – agility & flexibility
- Stance – bend the knees to lower the body, head and shoulders up straight. The legs are now loaded like springs for quicker reaction to low or high shots
- Decision making regarding the positioning of the hands / arms. Elbows tucked in with hands up or hand low.
ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT:
Marked area, cones and balls
SET-UP:
ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:
- Play is set up using one goal, one GK, two servers, 10 balls.
- The aim of the drill is for the servers to shoot / volley / throw at the goal in 2 different directions. Server 1 is shown aiming towards the near post both high and low.
- Server 2 is shown aiming high to the near post but also high to the far post.
- The timing of the shots is important, as the aim is to work the goalkeeper, but not to make it impossible for them to save the ball.
Progressions:
- Increase / decrease tempo of shots
- Disguise the shot so the keeper has to make quick decisions.
- Increase the distance between servers and GK to wider areas.
COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE
Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.
by Santosh | Jun 24, 2020 | Soccer, Sports
LEARNING OUTCOME
To improve Goalkeeping techniques
TEACHING CUES
- Keeper to be on toes all the time
- Anticipation & awareness
- Footwork – agility & flexibility
- Starting position
- Saving technique
ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT:
Marked area, cones and balls
SET-UP:
ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:
- Play is set up using one goal, one GK, one forward and 5 balls.
- 1 striker works and has five attempts to score.
- The players come and collect a ball, turn and shoot.
- As soon as the player shoots they must sprint to pick up another ball.
- The aim of the drill is for the goalkeeper to quickly decide on angles, positioning and which technique he is going to use to save the ball, chest save, ‘W’, low dive and if they are going to catch the ball or parry it in to a safe area.
Progressions:
- Ask the forward to mix their shooting technique. Low drives, chip, curl etc.
- The forward must try and round the keeper 1 on 1.
COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE
Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.
by Santosh | Jun 24, 2020 | Soccer, Sports
LEARNING OUTCOME
To improve Goalkeeping techniques
TEACHING CUES
- Keeper to be on toes all the time
- Anticipation & awareness
- Agility & flexibility
- Stance – bend the knees to lower the body, head and shoulders up straight. The legs are now loaded like springs for quicker reaction to low or high shots
- Decision making regarding the positioning of the hands / arms. Elbows tucked in with hands up or hand low.
ACTIVITY SET-UP AND PROCEDURE
EQUIPMENT:
Marked area, cones and balls
SET-UP:
ACTIVITY PROCEDURES:
- Play is set up as in diagram using one goal, one GK, two servers, 10 balls and cones randomly placed in or around the 6yd box.
- The aim of the drill is for the servers (midfielders or forwards) to shoot at the goal along the ground trying to hit a cone on the way, this will obviously deflect the ball in a different direction.
- Players shoot alternatively from either side giving the keeper time to set themselves in between each shot.
Progressions:
- Increase tempo of shots
- Increase / decrease distances between servers, cones and GK.
COOL DOWN/ CLOSURE
Review Skill/Activity, stretching, and questions.
