Shooting Drill # 6
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 7+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- player 1 makes a run into the triangle to receive the ball
- player 1 must enter the triangle through one side and leave through another
- player 2 times his pass so that player 1 can easily receive it
- player 1 finishes on goal from the red cone
- repeat sequence
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- player 2 makes a lofted pass to player 1
- player 1 has to finish on goal with his second touch
- coach signals to which side the player has to leave the triangle
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- weight of pass
- accurate passes
- communication
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