Shooting Exercise # 6
Learn how to coach your forwards during this soccer shooting/finishing drill which will help them to find the back of the net more often.
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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, Passing
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- goal with goalie
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players pass and shoot in the sequence as shown
- first shot is taken with the laces and second shot with the inside foot
Variation:
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- body mechanics and control of body
- body position and balance
- eye on ball
- quality of preparation touch
- contact surface
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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