Drill: Quick turning and shooting drill

Purpose

Drill to improve quick turning and accurate shooting

	Drill area

Set Up

Area marked out with cones
2 x Full size goals - use poles if necessary
Turning grid area 5 x 5 meters.
Distance from server to grid 15 - 20 meters.
Distance from grid to goals 18 meters.
Supply of balls

Structure

Ball is passed from server to forward. Forward checks away and then meets the ball. Forward uses a quick turning technique and fires off a quick accurate shot. The receive, turn and shoot technique must be inside the turning grid. Repeat for 3 - 4 shots per forward before rotating players

Coaching Tips

Check to receive the ball
Use turning technique
Assess goalkeepers position
Correct shooting technique
Accurate shot - hit target

Progressions

Vary the type of service, not always on the floor
Vary the distance of service - throw some into forward
Add a passive defender

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