Drill: Continuous power shooting drill

Purpose

Exercise to develop continuous power shooting opportunities. Players to adjust, support and set for first time shooting

	Drill area

Set Up

Area marked by cones
Supply of balls

Structure

Clock shape around the goalkeeper. Objective is one or two touch accurate power shooting. If GK saves the ball they must throw out firmly to a player on the outside, who has to set it to a supporting player for a shot. If shot misses GK, players on opposite side of clock must be ready to field the ball and set for a team mate for a shot. Players must adjust to create and angle to shoot first time. Repeat.

Coaching Tips

Positive attitude to shooting
Observe goalkeepers position
Keep ball low
Lock ankle and point toes
Stroke through the middle of ball
Follow through to target
Try and hit goalkeepers knees

Progressions

Shoot with wrong foot
Introduce 2 x defenders, conditioned to stay in one half of the clock. Defenders can pressure the ball in their area only

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