Soccer Lay Off Shooting # 2 Training Drill

Basic Information

Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing

Field Preparation:

• each player with a ball
• cones to mark off area
• shooting zone (5 x 10yds)
• distance from goal to zone (15-20yds)

Description:

• pass and shoot sequence as shown
• first pass can be to either side – left or right
• lay off must to other side beyond coach/assistant who is in the middle
• players has only one or two touches before getting a shot off
• players have to get a shot off inside blue shooting zone

Variation:

• players are allowed to go for a rebound
• player has to shoot on first touch
• specify how players must pass to player on the side (high or low etc.)
• adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

• get the shot off as quickly as possible
• aggressive and positive mentality
• eye on ball
• accuracy before power
• try to be deceptive with the shot
• don’t switch off – recover as soon as you shoot

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