Soccer Shooting Exercise # 1 Training Drill

Setup

  • 1 goalie
  • cones to mark off area
  • 1 goal
  • 1 ball per player
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • players dribble through triangle goals one after the other
  • a goal is awarded two points if the ball goes through between the cone and the post
  • players change position after 3-4 minutes

Variations

  • specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
  • adjust distance between cones and the goal if necessary

Coaching Points

  • use inside of foot to shoot for accuracy
  • use laces to strike ball with pace
  • get the shot off as quickly as possible
  • identify the goalkeepers starting position
  • accuracy before power
  • try to be deceptive with the shot
  • prepare the ball at a slight diagonal to set up for the shot
  • follow through and land on the shooting foot

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Finishing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

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