Football/Soccer Session (Academy Sessions): Shooting

Technical drill (20 mins)

Key Factors: Technical Shooting drill

Organisation:

. 12 players split 6x2.  (adapt for 14)

For the 1st few shots there will be no goal keeper in goals so that they can concentrate more on the mechanics of shooting.

. Use of a specialised goalkeeper would be good here, otherwise defenders take it in turns.

. Bibs.

. Bag of footballs (12+)

. Use of typical 6 a-side 3G pitch with goals ideal.

Technical Drill

. Players to be divided into 6 servers/defenders and 6 sttackers

. Attacker calls to server to pass the ball in, so they can call for it to suit either foot.

. Attacker has 1 shot and returns to the back of the line. Must take a touch to control.

. Defender used swaps.

. Attackers have 5 mins then swap over to become defenders.

Adaptations/Progressions

. Player uses weaker foot.

. Player hits it first time.

. Player shoots low.

. Player shoots higher.

. Player tries to round the keeper.

Mechanics of shooting:

1. Get your body in a position to strike the ball.

2. Angled approach.

3. Non kicking foot beside the ball.

4. Head over the ball.

5. Select surface & strike eg laces, inside.

6. Follow through.

7. Aim low and across goal (accuracy)

8. Decision.

Small-sided game (30 mins)

Key Factors: Small-sided game

Organisation

. 5v5 or 6v6 7v7  + magic man.

. Use of big goals if possible.

Small-sided game

. Concentrate on shooting, so encourage players to shoot.

Adaptations/Progressions/Regressions

. Force players to complete 3 passes before shooting.

. Overload the attack by reducing the number of defenders regressing the drill.

. Overload the defence to make it harder for attackers to shoot.

. Make 1 team attackers only and 1 team defenders only.

. Make attackers volley only,

. Make attackers use weaker foot.

. Make attackers aim for the crossbar or posts.

Learning Outcomes

. Players to practice the technical mechanics of shooting.

. Players to develop their shooting skills under pressure.