Shooting Drill # 4
Coaching these drills will enhance your players’ ability to beat the goalie from many different spots. Shooting technique made fun and easy to learn.
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Basic Information
Age Group:(5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs)
Number of Players: 6+
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5-10 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
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 must dribble through one side of the triangle and out through another side as shown before they can shoot on goal
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- start the drill with players aiming their shots at the goalie
- 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
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage
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