Small Sided Shooting Game # 3
Coaching these soccer shooting drills will enhance your players’ ability to beat the goalkeeper from many different positions.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 15-25 min.
Emphasis Finishing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2x goals with goalies
- cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 4v4 plus goalies
- 3 touch maximum for players in their own half
- goal is awarded 3 points if shot is taken from their own half
Variation:
- goals must be scored on a first touch
- add a neutral player
- 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
- quick finish
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