TOPIC / THEME: Small - Side Game - Shooting

DESCRIPTION OF PRACTICE:
A game designed to improve player's long passing and striking the low ball in a match situation
ORGANISATION:
	Pitch: 40m x 36m, 2 penalty boxes 3 teams of 4 players, plus 2 goalkeepers A goal is scored from shots anywhere on the pitch An extra goal is awarded if a goal is scored from a set-up by a player on the end-line from a lofted pass from the defending half. When a goal is scored the goalkeeper of the scoring team restarts the game A player must stay in the attacking half at all times Rotate the teams every 2 minutes

KEY OBSERVATION FACTORS:

Create space for you or a team mate Head up to check GK position, head down to strike Passing and striking technique

NOTES:

Ensure each goalkeeping has a sufficient number of balls at the start of each game for continuity Encourage players to shoot or set-up shooting opportunities as often as possible Get the players to support the long pass from the end-line players

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