Aerial Ball Reception
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Organisation
- Set up 2 rows of cones (each with 3 cones)
- 2 coaches (or players) stand at the first cone of each row
- Players stand at the third cone of each row
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Process
Upon the coach's command, the first player runs towards the middle cone. The coach throws a high ball. The player receives it in the air and plays it back to the coach:
- Receive with thigh
- Receive with chest
- Play back with head
- Receive with foot
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Tip
Coaching Points
- Chest reception: Direct the ball towards the left or right foot upon reception
- Change of pace after passing
- Variations: Play back with instep instead of inside of foot, Play back with a drop kick
Training Set
Progression
Duration
15 min
Age
U09 - U13
Technique
Ball control, Passing, One touch passes, Trapping
Training Organization
Number of Players
Player - 22+ players
Form of Training
Individual training
Exercise level
Easy
Training Location
Pitch
Author: Tactics easy2coach
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