Staying on the ball – Practice
Allow your players to develop confidence and technique in this three-part session. By HANNAH DUNCAN MORE
Best Foot Forward
The Rules
Play 2v2, 1v1, 2v2 in each zone. Players each secure a bib to their weaker leg so you can see which foot they are using to pass or shoot.
Use a floater (maybe a two footed player) who plays for the team in possession, but he cannot score.
Don’t allow backpassing to keepers. Players are restricted to zones to encourage passing.
Award a free kick to the opponents if a player uses the wrong foot. Play to three goals or ten minutes.
Objectives
Develops weaker foot to pass and shoot.
Key Skills
Creating space to receive, first touch, movement on the ball, communication, angle of support, controlling and passing the ball with the weaker foot.
Set Up
Area: 60×40 yards split into three zones
Players: 12
Equipment: Two goals, cones, balls
Initially players are restricted to zones
playing 2v2,1v1 and 2v2.
Insist on one touch finishing.
Encourage your players to dribble with the
weaker foot.
What To Call Out
“Left” or “Right”
“First time get open”
Development
- Allow free movement between the zones and require a one touch finish with the weaker foot.
- Insist on dribbling with the weaker foot to build confidence.
- Finish with one team restricted to zones whilst the other team has free movement.
