Soccer Lay Off Shooting # 2 Training Drill
Setup
- shooting zone (5 x 10yds)
- distance from goal to zone (15-20yds)
- cones to mark off area
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- pass and shoot sequence as shown
- first pass can be to either side - left or right
- lay off must to other side beyond coach/assistant who is in the middle
- players has only one or two touches before getting a shot off
- players have to get a shot off inside blue shooting zone
Variations
- players are allowed to go for a rebound
- player has to shoot on first touch
- specify how players must pass to player on the side (high or low etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- get the shot off as quickly as possible
- aggressive and positive mentality
- eye on ball
- accuracy before power
- try to be deceptive with the shot
- don't switch off - recover as soon as you shoot
