Exercise: double shooting!
Goal
Equipment
- 2 goals
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing area: 40x40 meters / 44x44 yd
- Players: 12 + 2 goalkeepers
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Series: 4 turns per player
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
|---|---|
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Exercise to train the technical objective of shooting at goal |
Striking the ball, Instep, Oriented control, Pass, Finishing, Shooting from long distance ground level |
Organization
Create a 40x40 meters pitch using markers. Place two goals on opposite sides, as shown in the picture. Divide the team into two groups (A and B) of five players each and place them to the left and to the right of one goal. Place one player near each goalpost (S1 and S2) of the opposite goal. Goalkeepers defend the goals. Keep a good amount of soccer balls near S1 and S2.
Description
- At the coach's signal, player A sprints towards player S1
- Player S1 passes the ball to player A
- Player A supports S1 on first intention
- Player S1 gives back the ball to A who moved to A1 towards the center of the pitch
- Player A performs an oriented control facing the goal behind him and shoots at goal with the left foot
- Player A then sprints towards A2
- Player S2 passes the ball to player A
- Player A shoots at goal at first touch with the right foot
- Once the sequence is complete, all players swap positions
- The first player of group B can start the exercise on the opposite side
Rules
- Each player shoots at goal twice, once per goal
- Group A: first shot with the left foot and second at first touch with the right foot
- Group B: first shot with the right foot and second at first touch with the left foot
- At the end of the first series swap starting positions of the groups
Variations
- Players must shoot with the instep
- Place poles in front of the goals to simulate opponents, so players can train how to lose a marker
Coaching Points
- Player must pay attention to the supporting foot, it should be close to the ball
- The foot that shoots must impact the center of the ball with the instep
- Players must keep their eyes on the ball
- Keeping the arms open allows more stability
- Players S1 and S2 must pass the ball as accurately as possible in order to make it easier for the teammate to shoot at goal
- Monitor players' posture when they receive the ball
