Three Goal Shooting Drill

Chris Johnson 111,293 Views Rating 3.83 (59 Reviews)

This soccer shooting fitness exercise is a great finishing drill for getting rapid shots on multiple goals and is also great for fitness.

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This soccer shooting fitness exercise is a great finishing drill for getting rapid shots on multiple goals and is also great for fitness.
Drill Setup

  1. You will need half of a field with a full-size goal.
  2. Set two portable goals on each sideline about 15 yards from midfield.
  3. You will be using all three goals for this drill.
  4. Put a goalkeeper in each of the three goals.
  5. The rest of the team starts at midfield, each player with a ball.
  6. Place the remaining balls at each of the three goals.
Drill Instructions

  1. The first player in line dribbles toward the right sideline goal and takes a shot on goal.
  2. The keeper then distributes the ball to the outside of the cone towards the primary goal.
  3. The shooter receives the ball from the keeper and shoots on the primary goal.
  4. The next keeper then distributes the ball to the outside of the cone towards the left goal.
  5. The shooter receives the ball from the keeper and shoots on the left goal.
  6. The keeper then distributes the ball around the cone towards midfield.
  7. The shooter receives the ball and dribbles to midfield to the back of the line.
  8. The next player in line starts once the goalkeeper on the right side distributes the ball to the shooter.
Drill Variations

  • Change directions.
  • Make players use opposite foot.
Drill Coaching Points

  • Speed of play
  • Good shot on goal
  • Shooting form

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