27 Oct 2010

FA Level 1 – DIAMONDS SHOOTING GAME Progression 3

This progression follows on from “– “DIAMONDS SHOOTING GAME – START” AND “DIAMONDS SHOOTING GAME – PROGRESSION 1 AND 2”

DIAMONDS SHOOTING GAME – PROGRESSION 3

ORGANISATION

Organise an area of approximately 40 yards x 20 yards, with a goal in the middle and one goalkeeper in the goal. The goalkeeper should look to save shots from both directions
Lay out a shooting line approximately 6 yards from either side of the goal. The players must shoot before this line
Position two strikers either side of the goal. They must stay in the area either side of the goal and should look to be creative and take on shooting opportunities.
Position a defender on each of the two shooting lines. Once a fielder has touched the ball, they can move to defend against the two strikers
Position 2 – 4 fielders on either side of the goal and around the outside of the area. Their job is to field any shots that go through the goal or miss the goal.
After one of the fielders has received the ball, they should bounce the ball back into the two strikers in the shooting area
If a shot goes through the goal or misses the goal, the strikers on the other side of the goal must leave the ball to go through to the fielders.
Position a second goalkeeper 10 yards to the side of the goal, with a supply of footballs. They can rotate with the goalkeeper in goal. Their job is also to distribute the ball, by throwing to any of the fielders if a ball goes out of play.
Supply of balls, bibs and maker discs

THE PRACTICE

Introduce a defender to create a 2 v 1 situation
Strikers to be aware of defender and create realistic shooting opportunities that by pass the defender, through movement and support for the player on the ball
After shot 2 strikers rotate with 2 fielders

COMPETITION

Winning team are the first to score 4 goals. If a defender wins the ball, one goal is deducted from the score

COACH TO ENCOURAGE

Reaction from the strikers to find space and receive the ball from the fielders
Communication between strikers, both verbally and with hand gestures
Strikers to play with their heads up and be aware of defenders position
Positive, accurate passing, to bypass the defender
Decision of the player receiving the ball, which will be dependent on the position of the defender to shoot or pass
Supporting movement between players to bypass the defender
Strikers to be creative and be aware of the finishing requirements of the competition
Head up to assess goalkeepers position
Appropriate close range finishing techniques – more accuracy, less power
Rebounds from the goalkeeper
Goalkeeping

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