LEVEL 2 FOOTBALL DRILLS
HEADING - ATTACKING -
KEY FACTORS
#Approach - get in line of the flight of the ball.
#Adjust to the flight of the ball, forwards or backwards to the ball.
# Ball Contact
- Go in and attack the ball
- Use upper body power
# Head contact
- Attack ball at optimum point
- Generate power
# Stagger runs
# Timing of runs
# Elevation, use of arms
# Support play
# End product
TECHNIQUE
See sketch. 40 x 30 yards (smaller area depending on player needs and technique used) with a 5 yard middle for set of balls. Here there are two options illustrated:-
Top half technique (blue) for beginner players where they throw the ball and head in turn. Bottom half technique (red) more advance where players move the ball around ending with a cross. Servers also deployed to vary ball play and angles.
SKILL
Set up as technique, but with Defender. Progression by adding Defenders. Look to staggered runs, delay runs, crosses to near and far side post.
GAME
Area extended to 40 x 30 yards, 2 goal keepers and 5 outfield player for each team.
TIMINGS
Introduction, debrief & change sessions 5 mins
Warm ups 10 Mins
Technique 7.5 mins
Skill 7.5 mins
Game 20 mims
Cool down 10 mins
TOTAL SESSION TIME 60 mins
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