Shooting Exercise # 4
Successful finishing in youth soccer can be tough. Learn effective drills for your next practice that will turn your strikers into goal scoring machines.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- each player with a ball
- 2x goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- the first player in each line dribbles towards the other goal and passes to the player from the other group as shown
- the players then take a shot on goal on their second touch
- repeat sequence
- switch sides after 6-10 minutes
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- players must make a lofted pass to their partner
- players must finish on goal by dribbling around the goalie
- players must finish on goal on their first touch
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- accurate passes
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