Soccer Shooting Drill # 6 Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- good supply of cones
- 1 goal
- good supply of balls
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- player 1 makes a run into the triangle to receive the ball
- player 1 must enter the triangle through one side and leave through another
- player 2 times his pass so that player 1 can easily receive it
- player 1 finishes on goal from the red cone
- repeat sequence
Variations
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- player 2 makes a lofted pass to player 1
- player 1 has to finish on goal with his second touch
- coach signals to which side the player has to leave the triangle
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- weight of pass
- accurate passes
- communication
