Soccer Hot Zone Shooting # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- hot zone (10yds x 4yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 goal
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players make a self-pass and follow it into the zone and then finish on goal on their first
Variations
- a server passes into the zone for the shooter to receive and finish on goal
- a player lays off a pass to the shooter inside the zone
- the shot cannot touch the ground before it hits the target
- players must beat the goalie by dribbling around him
- 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
- placement versus power
- weight of pass
