Soccer Shooting Race # 1 Training Drill

Setup

  • 1 goalie
  • good supply of cones
  • 1 goal
  • good supply of balls
  • 10-15 min

Rules & Objectives

  • coach passes the ball between the two players who run for the ball and attempt to score a goal
  • keep switching goalies
  • players switch partners after two turns

Variations

  • coach varies how the ball is played in (thrown, rolled, high or low, backspin etc.
  • players start in different positions (sitting, kneeling on all fours, lying down, performing a specific task as
  • squad jumps, jumping jacks etc.)
  • 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

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