Shooting Drill w Centre Grid # 2
Learn some dynamic soccer shooting drills to improve your team’s accuracy, fitness, goal scoring, shooting, goalkeeping and winning 50-50 balls.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- in pairs
- 2 goals with goalies
- centre grid (15yds x 15yds)
- good supply of cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- each pairing is assigned a number
- players pass to their partners inside the grid
- on coach’s command the player with the ball in that moment dribbles out of the center grid and tries to finish on goal
- the player’s partner attempts to win the ball back and finish on goal himself
Variation:
- limit number of touches inside the center grid
- players throw the ball to each other inside the centre grid
- the shot cannot touch the ground before it goes into the goal
- adjust spacing 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
- seal off defender with your body
- change of speed & direction
- get defender off balance
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