Shooting Race # 1
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 1x goal with goalie
- supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- coach passes the ball between the two players who run for the ball and attempt to score a goal
- keep switching goalies
- players switch partners after two turns
Variation:
- coach varies how the ball is played in (thrown, rolled, high or low, backspin etc.
- players start in different positions (sitting, kneeling on all fours, lying down, performing a specific task as
- squad jumps, jumping jacks etc.)
- 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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