LEVEL 2: PRACTICAL TOPIC - CLOSE RANGE FINISHING

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This is a Level 2 session on close range finishing that was submitted by Murph. 

Warm-up:

Group warm-up to raise heart rate from resting by jogging, angled runs, high knees, heel flicks, Stretching calf hamstrings quads and groin. 

Organisation:

• Working to area 6 yrd box x 20 yrds x 4 grids
• 2 goals with grids either side
• Plenty of footballs
• 12 players including 4 keepers

Progression:

Play starts with partners passing & setting each other in for shooting opportunities. Setter should be following up to take rebounds. Various moves should be tried as diagram shows. 

Introduce passive defender (looking for sharper turns and movement from players) 

Introduce active defender (looking for quick play between striker and setter) 

Coaching Points:

Looking for good delivery from setting players, movement from front players, high tempo, accuracy when finishing, reaction to rebounds.

 Key Factors:

• Quick play
• Movement
• Assessing flight of ball
• Turning
• Control: disguise n feint
• Timing: contact, power, accuracy
• Eliminating keeper
• Rebounds

 Cool Down:

Light rhythmical activity which helps to maintain blood flow and assist the removal of waste product (lactic acid) limb shaking and drinks.

 Aims of the Next Session Would be:    

• Prepare organisation of session/s better (area, players )
• Patience when imparting instruction, take my time and deliver clearly,
• Take on board feedback