
The shooting range – practice
in Shooting
This three-part session will have your team peppering the opponents’ goal. By TRISTRAM BISGROVE MORE
Split players into three teams of three.
The keeper serves to the first attacking team which uses free play to get a shot through to the opposition goal as quickly as possible.
After a shot or goal the keeper serves to the opposition.
You coach at the side with a good supply of balls.
The games last three to five minutes. Then you rotate the teams.
Record all player’s possible shots, shots taken, shots on target and shots off target on a notepad. Use this information to feedback to players and then set new targets to help improve play.
Improves attitude to shooting, accuracy/power, support play and follow ups.
Creating space and good body shape to receive the ball for a potential first time shot. Attitude to shoot, first touch, angles, support communication and accuracy/power rebounds.
Area: 30×30 yards diamond shaped pitch
Players: 9 plus keepers
Equipment: Two goals, cones, balls
keeper serves to the attacking team (reds) who pass quickly to attempt a shot at goal.
After a shot or goal the keeper serves to the opposition.
Encourage use of weaker foot to score.
“Can you shoot”
“Angles”
“Call”
Use spare players to help record players’ attempts.