Soccer Shooting Drills
Soccer shooting drills are not only fun for the players, but it is one of the fundamental skills necessary to score goals. However, become an excellent shot takes practice. Repetition is one of the best tools to refine your skill of shooting. Players should start by shooting stationary balls and progress towards moving targets, different angle shots, and volleys.
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Purpose of Soccer Shooting Drills
- Become confortable striking the ball on target.
- More goals scored.
- Confidence to attempt more shots on goal.
Soccer Shooting Drills Requires
Players should focus on their plant foot, balance, and striking the ball with the correct area of the foot.
- Glance up and select your target.
- Keep your head down and eyes on the ball.
- Point your toe and lock your ankle.
- Strike the ball inthe center-bottom half of the ball.
- Position your plant foot beside the ball.
- Plant foot should be pointing towards your target.
- Plant foot should strike the ground first before your kicking foot.
Browse the Latest Soccer Shooting Drills
1v1 50/50 to Goal Team Competition
Crossing, Finishing, Shooting Drill
Small-Sided Shooting and Finishing Game
5v5 Dribbling Game
This 5v5 soccer dribbling game is more of a realistic setting to help focus on improving dribbling skills. Because of a large number of players, players are forced to make decisions to dribble, pass, or shoot.
2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender
The 2v2 Dribbling to Beat the Defender soccer dribbling drill helps players recognize when to dribble, pass, or get off a shot once they beat the first defender.
2v1 Dribbling with Opposition
In this 2v1 Dribbling with Opposition dribbling drill, we put the players in a 2v1 situation forcing the players to decide whether they should dribble or pass.
1v1 to Goal
The 1v1 Soccer Drill to Goal is a great soccer drill to improve goal scoring opportunities. This drill focuses on beating the last defender, staying in control of the ball and finishing with a good shot on goal.
Attack vs. Defence Shooting and Defending Drill
The Attack vs. Defence Shooting and Defending drill is one that the kids love. The players will get to work on both attacking (shooting) and defending skills and if ran correctly, very fast paced.
Quick Transition Game
This soccer drill is an excellent way to focus on attacking and defending and is ideal for teaching the basic principals of soccer. The game can be modified to illustrate many aspects of the game.
Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game
The Shooters and Shaggers Soccer Shooting Game is a great drill to improve shooting on target, leg strength and the instep drive when shooting with the shoelaces.
