This post is an excerpt from our new book, "The False 9", by James Lambert. The excerpt is from the Training Sessions chapter and the section focusing on the passing drills part.
Passing Exercise – Striking the Ball 1
Objective:
Passing Exercise building up to a strike at goal.
Exercise Description:
Previous coaching points leading up to the strike at goal are very important. We can now focus on striking at goal.
Coaching Points:
Standing Leg (supporting leg)
• Body weight on the sole of the foot
• Knee slightly bent
• Foot pointing towards target
Kicking Leg
• Toes pointing down
• Ankle locked
• Strike the ball with the whole instep
• Knee over the ball
• Follow through with striking foot
• Land on striking foot
Passing Exercise – Striking the Ball 2
Objective:
Passing Exercise building up to a strike at goal.
Exercise Description:
Previous coaching points leading up to the strike at goal are very important. We can now focus on striking at goal.
Coaching Points:
Standing Leg (supporting leg)
• Body weight on the sole of the foot
• Knee slightly bent
• Foot pointing towards target
Kicking Leg
• Toes pointing down
• Ankle locked
• Strike the ball with the whole instep
• Knee over the ball
• Follow through with striking foot
• Land on striking foot
This post is an excerpt from our new book, "The False 9", by James Lambert.
