Soccer Shooting Exercise # 1 Training Drill


Shooting Exercise # 1

Soccer coaching drills that work on attacking and shooting skills. Download and print free training worksheets and use this drill for your next practice.

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Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing

Field Preparation:

  • each player with a ball
  • 1 goal with goalkeeper
  • cones to mark off area
  • good supply of balls for continuous play

Description:

  • players dribble through triangle goals one after the other
  • a goal is awarded two points if the ball goes through between the cone and the post
  • players change position after 3-4 minutes

Variation:

  • specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
  • adjust distance between cones and the goal if necessary

Coaching Points:

  • use inside of foot to shoot for accuracy
  • use laces to strike ball with pace
  • get the shot off as quickly as possible
  • identify the goalkeepers starting position
  • accuracy before power
  • try to be deceptive with the shot
  • prepare the ball at a slight diagonal to set up for the shot
  • follow through and land on the shooting foot

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