Shooting Drill w Centre Grid # 4
All the dribbling in the world won’t amount to much if you can’t score a goal. The drill here can be used to help players develop better shooting skills.
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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:
- 2 groups
- 2 goals with goalies
- each player with a ball
- centre grid (7yds x 10yds)
- good supply of cones to mark off area
Description:
- all players from each group are assigned a number from 1-4
- each group is assigned a goal which to score on
- players dribble inside playing area
- when coach calls out a number the players with that number from inside the box finish on goal
- players are awarded a point if they score and an extra point if the shot is on target
- first player to shoot is awarded an extra point
- the group with most points wins
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- players juggle in centre grid and shoot on goal on a drop-kick
- 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
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power