Soccer Sharp Angle Shooting # 2 Training Drill


Sharp Angle Shooting # 2

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Basic Information

Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Passing

Field Preparation:

  • 2 groups
  • each player with a ball
  • 1 goal wiothout goalie
  • 1 target player
  • cones to mark off area

Description:

  • players pass to each other as shown
  • player receives pass from target player between 2nd and 3rd cone and attempts to score as soon as he gets
  • around third cone
  • one point for just scoring
  • two points for scoring and hitting the far post
  • player with most points wins

Variation:

  • players switch sides after each turn
  • play with a goalie
  • adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group

Coaching Points:

  • aggressive and positive mentality
  • eye on ball
  • accuracy over power
  • quality of preparation touch

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