SSG Shooting # 2
This small sided soccer shooting and finishing activity is a great shooting drill that focuses on shooting and finishing confidence.
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Basic Information
Age Group: (5-7yrs) (8-11yrs) (12-15yrs) (16-Adult)
Number of Players: 8+
Difficulty: Medium
Time: 10-25 min.
Emphasis: Attacking, Defending, Finishing
Field Preparation:
- 2 teams
- 2 goals with goalies
- good supply of cones
- good supply of balls for continuous play
- pinnies
Description:
- teams are awarded 3 points if they score from the middle zone
- teams can score from inside the end zone with their first touch
Variation:
- specify how players must shoot (left or right foot, inside or laces, high or low etc.)
- limit number of touches
- adjust spacing depending on the age and ability of the group
Coaching Points:
- quality of preparation touch
- aggressive and positive mentality
- vision and anticipation
- placement versus power
- positioning to gain an advantage