Shooting w Coach
Coaching these soccer shooting drills are not only fun, but necessary to work on consistently for U8 players. Enjoy.
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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:
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
- goalkeeper + goal
- distance from goal to cones (16-20yds)
Description:
- players dribble towards coach who gives a verbal or visual cue which way to dribble
- players have to get a shot off in front of cone gate
Variation:
- players are allowed to go for a rebound
- coach waits to give cue until last second
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces etc.)
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- get the shot off as quickly as possible
- positive mentality
- eye on ball
- accuracy before power
- try to be deceptive with the shot