Shooting Coordination Drill # 2
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing, Coordination
Field Preparation:
- each player with a ball
- 1 goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players pass their ball along the line of hurdles and then they make two-footed (one-footed) jumps over the hurdles
- next they pass through the cone goal and finish on goal one-touch
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low 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
- placement versus power
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