Soccer Shooting Coordination # 7 Training Drill
Setup
- 1 goalie
- 2 cones
- 1 goal
- 1 ball per player
- 10-15 min
Rules & Objectives
- players dribble at coach with speed
- coach signals to a side to which the player has to dribble and finish on goal
- players must finish before they get to the shooting line
Variations
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- specific move for players to perform to get around coach
- shot cannot touch the ground before it hits the target
- 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
- dribble with speed
