Soccer Shooting For Accuracy Training Drill

Setup

  • 2 teams
  • 2 goalies
  • good supply of cones
  • 2 goals
  • good supply of balls
  • pinnies
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • regular scrimmage
  • each team defends a goal
  • 3 points are awarded if a goal is scored and hits the crossbar or post before goes behind the goal line otherwise only 1 point

Variations

  • players must finish on goal with their first (second) touch
  • adjust size of field if necessary depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points

  • quality of preparation touch
  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • vision and anticipation
  • placement versus power
  • positioning to gain an advantage

Difficulty: Intermediate

Emphasis: Finishing

Number of Players: 8+

Age Group: 12 to 15, 16+, 5 to 7, 8 to 11

Format:

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