Small Sided Shooting Game # 5
Read on for our simply to use soccer drills for better shooting skills that will improve your shots on goal and increase the number of goals scored.
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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, Passing, Attacking, Defending
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- grid (30yds x 40yds)
- 2 goals with goalies
- good supply of cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 5v5
- each team must stay in their own half
- objective is to score a goal by shooting from your own half
- one attacker is allowed into the opponent’s half to go for a rebound
- the defending team tries to block all shots
Variation:
- teams must connect 5 passes before they can score
- limit number of touches
- 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
- switch point of attack
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