Football Launcher The Football Launcher is designed as a training tool to create quality repetitions of footballs propelled at players. The launcher will consistently deliver balls to the same position. The speed and trajectory of delivery can be easily adjusted. When combined as part of a training programme of drills ball skills will quickly improve. The football launcher is available from Shoot4Goal who are a Basingstoke based business established to provide innovative sports products designed to create a higher level of sports involvement and fun. To hire football launchers contact Shoot4Goal: Tel: 01256 411179 Email:
[email protected] Web: www.shoot4goal.com Also available for hire are; transportable junior goals, speed radar, balls and safety mats.
Launcher - User Instructions BALLS - Size 4 and 5 balls can be used on the launcher. Adjust the wing nut in the track up or down so that the serving wheels catch the middle of the ball. FEEDING BALLS - Place up to 5 balls behind the ball feeding disk. Do not place balls in front of the ball feeding disk or directly into the throwing wheels. To ensure consistency use the same brand of balls blown up to the same pressure. TRAJECTORY - Loosen the trajectory knob (large knob to the left of the control panel near the throwing wheels). Brace the machine with one hand and move the trajectory knob with the other. Move up to increase trajectory and down to decrease. TRANSPORTATION - There is a towing handle at the back of the launcher. When lifting the launcher always grab the handle and the front part of the frame for a two hand lift. POWER SWITCH – This is the Red Off/On button CHANGING SPEED - Turning clockwise from 1-10 increases the speed. In confined environments increase speed gently to ascertain the distance that balls are propelled. DELIVERY FREQUENCY - Slow setting serves balls every 10 seconds. Fast setting every 5 seconds. BATTERY CHARGING - Insert power supply to recharge. Typical battery life is 2 hours. STOPPING THE LAUNCHER - Place pressure on the foot pump to stop the ball feeding disk. WET WEATHER - Do not operate in wet weather. Damp balls may need to be dried before feeding into the launcher. CLEANING - Clean the wheels with a damp cloth.
Training Tips Progress from easy to more difficult skills and then to more complex drills. Focus first on successful repetitions. Use restrictions to force player development; right/left foot only, one touch only, two touch. Always define the drills objective before commencing. Have a dribbling course for players to go through when returning balls to the launcher. Players should reload the launcher rather than the coach. Ensure multiple player involvement with each ball served. Incorporate fitness and keep players moving. Do not practice headers for extended periods.
Near Post / Far Post Runs 1
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•Player 1 shoots from the near post with one touch.
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•If Player 1 fails to get the ball then the far post runner Player 2 must score. •Players behind the goal are the recycling team and pass the ball to the feeder to recycle the Launcher.
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•Set up the Launcher so that it can serve to either side of the goal.
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•Launch the ball to a spot 5-10 yards in front of the goal. •Player 1 finishes with one touch.
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•Player 2 collects the shots and then recycles onto the Launcher. •Alternatively use to practice headed finishes or control the ball and finish.
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Speed Shot 2
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•Balls are fired from the Launchers for Player 1 to score as many goals as possible whilst the goalkeeper must make attempt to save the shots.
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•Once the first Launcher has released all of its balls the second Launcher is used from the opposite side and the exercise is repeated.
Turn & Shoot •Player 1 runs to the launched ball. The ball is received either by foot, chest or head. Player 1 turns quickly towards the goal and shoots. •Player 2 receives the ball from behind the goal and dribbles through the cones and recycles the ball on the Launcher. •Player 2 then joins the Player 1 group. •The Launcher can provide a rolling, bouncing or high ball.
One Touch Pass & Dribble •Player 1 makes a strong run to where the ball is Launched. A one touch pass is made to player 2.
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•Player 2 makes a run and dribble through the cones and back to the Launcher for recycling.
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•The launched ball can be either rolling, bouncing or aerial.
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Give & Go •Player 1 receives the ball from the Launcher and passes one touch to a team mate and then makes a run around the cone.
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•Player 2 receives the ball makes a turn and passes it back to Player 1 who receives the ball and dribbles through the cones back to the Launcher for recycling. 2
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•The launched ball can be either rolling, bouncing or aerial.
Goalkeeping • Get the goalkeepers practice working from their right and left sides. GK
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Warm Up Simple Catching
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Low Dives from Kneeling Position
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Low Dives from Standing Position
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• Incorporate footwork into training by getting the goalkeepers to move around cones between launches. • Incorporate players into the training by having the goalkeepers distribute the ball to a player who then dribbles back to the launcher.
Coming Soon – The Arena The football arena – a fantastic attraction with enormous potential popular appeal. Ideal for all players aged 5 to over 50. This game offers a fun opportunity for to test football skills and score great goals. There are four different games to play. Volley Football Launchers propel balls for the striker to shoot and beat the goalie. HotShot Kicking speeds are measured to find out who has the hardest shot. Target Shoot Demonstrate accurate shooting by hitting targets in the goal. Mini Match Play a mini match inside the arena ideal for letting off steam.
Arena available from mid-August
Hire – Key Terms 1) A non-refundable deposit of 50% of the agreed total booking fee is required from the client upon signing the booking form. Remaining fees are due on the first day of hire. A cancellation fee will be chargeable if made less than 14 days from the first day of hire. 2) Shoot4Goal shall not be liable for any loss or injury, damage or accident to any persons or goods whatsoever and howsoever the same may be caused. Or any cancellation of programme beyond Shoot4Goal’s control. 3) Shoot4Goal’s total liability for any claim shall not exceed £5m. 4) The launcher should not be used in wet conditions. 5) Any loss or damage to equipment hired will be paid for by the hirer. 6) A responsible adult will supervise the use of the launcher at all times to ensure that it is used in the manner as directed in the user instructions.
