Players will take it in turns to run through the skills corridor starting on the left which will be working the right foot and then accross to the right working on the left foot. Each time the players run through the corridor they will perform a different skill. Left side (Red) working Right foot and Right side (Blue) working Left foot. Imagining the cone is a defender. Exercise 1 - OUTSIDE OF THE FOOT. Rotate around the cone 2 times. Exercise 2 - V-CUTS. Exercise 3 - ROLL OVERS. Exercise 4 - DRAG BACKS. Exercise 5 - INSIDE OF THE FOOT. Rotate around the cone 2 times. After each player has completed each exercise they will run down the outside of the circiut and carry the drill and shoot at goal. PROGRESSION: (1) The coach can start to shadow players applying a little pressure at the cones so that the players will have to shield the ball and retain possession. (2) Optional. Add a goalkeeper to make placing shots more difficult. (3) Place hoops in the corners of the goal to promote accuracy of shooting from the players. Challenge them with a points per goal game through a hoop. 2 points for a normal goal and 5 points through the hoop for example. Author: Jason King, Windsor FC Youth
Whilst each player is waiting in line to have their go keep them active and challenge them to keepy uppys. Progress this on each exercise. For Example - Exercise 1: Bounce of thighs, Exercise 2: Bounce off the floor and use the laces to kick the ball up into thier hand. Do this until they can put these together and make a series of keepy uppys. By doing this players will not be standing around doing nothing whilst waiting their turn. Coaches to manke sure that the players are carrying out the drills in the correct way and stopping and helping them if they are not doing it correctly. Coaches to keep the intensity of the session throughout. Technical: Turning. Close control. Finishing. Dribbling Physical: Movement. Agility. Balance. Co-ordination. Social: Communication. Psychological: Focus.
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