Soccer Hot Zone Shooting Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- 1 goalie
- hot zone (10yds x 4yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal
- 1 ball per player
- 10-20 min
Rules & Objectives
- the first player in the blue group dribbles at the defender from the red group who is inside the hot zone
- objective is to dribble around the defender and finish on target from inside the hot zone
- the shooter now becomes the defender and defender gets back in line of his group
- next attacker starts to dribble once the attacker prior takes a shot on goal (coach also controls pace of drill)
- switch sides after appr. 5-10 minutes
Variations
- passiv defenders to start with
- the shot cannot touch the ground before it hits the target
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
- get defender off balance
- transition from offense to defense
