Ball Control and Shooting

Ball Control and Shooting Created via @SportSessionPlanner Organisation • Two starting cones (10 yards apart) • Diamond of 4 cones in central space • Wall or rebound board ~20 yards from top of diamond • Players split across both starting cones • All balls start with one line Set up: • Player A starts opposite Player B (server) • Continuous rotation between lines Objective: ⇢ Develop receiving on the move, controlled dribbling, and long passing/finishing with immediate reaction. Practice: • Player A makes a timed run into the diamond. • Player B passes into Player A. • Player A receives on the move. • Dribbles around two cones (pattern or free choice). • Plays a firm pass/shot into the wall. • Reacts quickly to control the rebound. • Joins the opposite line. • Player B follows and becomes the next attacker. Progression 1: Dribbling Variation ⇢ Inside the diamond: Free choice (decision-based), not fixed pattern or Assigned moves (cuts, turns, changes of direction) Progression 2: Weak Foot Demand ⇢ Final pass/shot must be with weaker foot or first touch must be weaker foot Progression 3: Passive Pressure ⇢ Add 1–2 “dummy defenders” inside the diamond: • Apply shadow pressure • Block direct routes Now players must: • Adjust path • Scan before receiving Adaptation (Important): ⇢ Can replace Wall with Player Bounce player must: ◍ Set the ball first time ◍ Adjust angle based on pass Duplicate the Practice ◍ Set up two (or three) identical diamonds side by side. This: • Reduces waiting time • Increases repetitions • Maintains intensity Gamified Scoring (Optional) • 1 point for clean receive + drive • 1 point for accurate strike/pass • 1 point for controlled rebound Teaching the “Why” Read the Picture ⇢ “Where is your first touch taking you?” ⇢ “What changes when space is blocked?” Purpose in the Action ⇢ “Are you moving through space or following a pattern?” Change the Rhythm ⇢ “When do you accelerate before the strike?” View session via @SportSessionPlanner https://lnk2ssp.com/s/xZLZi/i/IoxO/Ball-Control-&-Shooting.html Website: https://www.thesportingresource.co.uk/ **Day 4 of 31