Small Sided Shooting Game # 6
Soccer shooting drills – advice, tips and drills from our expert team to create more scoring opportunities and designed for coaching advanced players.
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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
- 2 goals with goalies
- good supply of cones to mark off area
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- play 3v1 in each half
- players must stay in their designated half
- objective is to score a goal by shooting from your own half
- three players in possession may play back to their goalkeeper
- the forward in the attacking half pressures the ball
- the defending team tries to block all shots
- no throw ins, corners or goal kicks
- the ball always starts with the goalie
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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