Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting

Shooting Technique

Players aim to strike cone with ball, taking turns. Players should look to strike ball with laces using appropriate technique with an emphasis on power and accuracy.

Progress to competition with players competing against each other, tallying points for every successful strike

Finishing Exercises

A takes positive first touch out of feet and strikes on goal. A then turns and plays 1-2 with approaching B who goes on to strike on goal. C then dribbles down the line and crosses for A and B to attack.

A should first be encouraged to take positive first touch and strike ball at power from distance. Turn should then be fast with positive pass through for B.

B should work at pace and focus on accuracy of finish when in one on one situation.

C should concentrate on wide dribble, quality of delivery in picking out running of A and B.

Runs into the box should be timed to meet ball, then progress to crossing runs to posts. Exercise should be done quickly to encourage realistic element.