Oriented control and shooting from distance
Goal
Equipment
- Markers
- 1 goal
- Balls
Preparation
- Playing Area: 40x25 meters / 44x27 yds
- Players: whole team
- Duration: 15 minutes
- Series: 1
| Summary | Secondary Objectives |
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Practice shooting from a distance after an oriented control |
First touch, Oriented control, Pass, Medium pass, Shooting from long distance ground level, Volley shooting from long distance |
Organization
Place two starting markers along the end line, 10 meters/11 yards to the right and left of the regulatory goal. One player stands next to each marker. Twenty meters/22 yards from the regulatory goal, near the two corners of the penalty area, use the markers to form two squares with sides measuring 6 meters (as in the picture). Divide the team into two equal groups and position them near the squares. One goalkeeper defends the regulatory goal. Have a good supply of balls for the two players standing next to the two starting markers.
Description
- Player A makes a long pass to player C, who is inside the square
- Player C performs an oriented control, moving the ball to the right foot and shooting from distance, still inside the square, trying to score a goal
- Player B makes a long pass to player D inside the square
- Player D performs an oriented control, bringing the ball to the left foot and shoots from distance, finishing on goal
- After finishing, the player recovers the ball and moves to the throwing position, while the players who threw before line up at the shooting position
Variations
- The player must shoot the ball on the ground
- The player must shoot high
- The ball must be controlled and shot with the same foot
- The shot must be taken on the volley and with one touch
Coaching Points
- The exercise can only be completed if the player receives the ball inside the square, maintaining control within it
- Pay attention to the passes from players A and B, which must allow control inside the square
- The oriented control of players C and D must be useful for the subsequent finish
- Pay attention to the time between control and shot, which must be as short as possible
- Encourage players to focus on shot accuracy rather than power
