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Half-Volley Strike

Strike a dropping ball cleanly on the half-volley. Judge the bounce, get the body over the ball, and drive it low and on target rather than under it.

Live animationSHO
Duration
9 min
Total drill time
Players
3
Recommended
Pitch
44 × 36 m
Setup space
Level
Advanced
Skill required
Intensity
Medium
Physical demand
Age band
U13-U14
Any format

Setup & instructions

A server tosses or lofts the ball so it drops in front of the striker on the edge of the box, keeper in goal. Strike it on the half-volley, just after the bounce, keeping the knee over the ball to keep it down. Watch it right onto the foot. Work both feet and both corners, and rotate server, striker, and keeper.

Setup time: 2 min

Coaching focus

FROM SESSION PLAN

Coaching points

  • Watch the ball all the way onto your foot
  • Get the knee and body over the ball to keep it down
  • Meet it just after the bounce, on the half-volley
  • Strike through the middle of the ball with a firm ankle
  • Balanced plant foot, do not lean back or it flies over

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back and skying it over the bar
  • Mistiming the bounce and catching it wrong
  • Snatching at it instead of a smooth strike
  • Plant foot off balance, losing accuracy and power

Progressions & regressions

VARIATIONS

Progressions

  • Serve at varying heights and angles so the timing changes
  • Strike first-time volleys before the bounce
  • Add a defender closing down to add pressure

Regressions

  • Serve a consistent, gentle drop to groove the contact
  • Let the ball bounce twice at first, then progress
  • Remove the keeper and aim at a target in the corner
Equipment
Cones×1
Full Goals×1
Markers×1
Audience
U13-U14

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