Shot Set Up
Top Soccer Drills shares his core drills for advanced soccer players. Learn the soccer shooting drills it takes to become a “clinical finisher.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Easy-Medium
Time: 10-15 min.
Emphasis: Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2x goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- repeat setup to accommodate the entire team
Description:
- player A passes to player B who lets the ball run through his legs for player C
- player C lays off for B and then spins outside to attack the far post
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- player A chips the ball over player B to player C who lays off for player B
- shooter must finish with his first touch
- 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
- accuracy of pass
- weight of pass
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