Soccer Shooting Exercise # 3 Training Drill
Setup
- 2 groups
- 2 goalies
- good supply of cones
- 2 goals
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- 2 players dribble through their cone goals simultaneously
- coach calls out which way to turn and shoot on goal
- player is awarded a point if he scores
- player who shoots first is awarded a point as well
- player with most points wins
Variations
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- limit number of touches
- 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
