Shooting Exercise # 5
This drill is a shooting game that will help finishing successfully. Study and implement this exercise into your coaching routine.
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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:
- each player with a ball
- 2x goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
Description:
- the first player of one team dribbles towards the opposing goal and finishes on goal
- once the shot is taken the first player in line of the other team starts dribbling towards the opposing goal
- next the first shooter becomes the recovering defender and attempts to put pressure on the opponent
- repeat sequence
- teams switch roles after 4-6 minutes
Variation:
- players get substituted if they commit a foul or get the ball out of bounce
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group if necessary
Coaching Points:
Attacking:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- placement versus power
- get defender off balance
- change speed & direction
- quick finish
Defending:
- angle and speed of approach
- timing and decision to tackle
- recovery runs – goal side positioning
- quick transition
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