Shooting Coordination Drill # 4
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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, Coordination
Field Preparation:
- 1x goal with goalie
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- players jump one-footed (two-footed) over the hurdle and receive a pass from either the left or
- right side and then take a touch and finish on goal
- switch pass-givers after 5 minutes
Variation:
- pass-givers make a lofted pass
- 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