To score goals, players need to have the correct techniques and ability to use all parts of either foot. This session will have your players practising a variety of shooting techniques.
Four queues of players are lined up on the edge of the penalty area for the session. Use an area 30 yards long and 35 yards wide with a goal on each of the longer touchlines for the development and game.
Warm up | Session | Development | Game Situation | Warm Down |
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10 minutes | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 10 minutes | 10 minutes |
Working from left to right, one player from each group takes a shot in turn.
Players can dribble towards goal before shooting, but can only take a maximum of three touches.
Players at the first station take a driven shot at goal. At “2”, they try a swerve shot. At “3”, they dribble and sidefoot or chip a shot. At “4”, let each player choose which technique to try.
After each shot, players collect their ball and move to the next station. Encourage players to use all parts of both feet.
Play a small-sided game on the pitch which is split into three 10-yard zones as in the middle picture. To score a goal, the player shooting:
Play a small-sided game without restrictions regarding number of touches. But make sure all players have the opportunity to try out each shooting technique they have learned.
The short pitch length means more players will have the opportunities to shoot to goal. Score three points for a goal, two for a shot at target and one for a shot at goal missed.
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