Sharp Angle Shooting
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 groups
- 1 goal without goalie
- each player with a ball
- cones to mark off area
Description:
- one player dribbles next to cones and attempts to shoot on goal as soon as he gets to the last cone as shown
- next player starts when previous player gets to second cone
- one point for just scoring
- two points for scoring and hitting the far post
- player with most points wins
Variation:
- play with goalie
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- eye on ball
- accuracy over power