Objective
Learn the basic ground-shot technique with accuracy towards a wide zone.
Exercise details
- Sport
- Football
- Exercise type
- Finishing / Shooting
- Ages
- U5–U23
- Players
- 6–12
- Duration
- 10 min
- Space
- 12 × 10 m
- Equipment
- 1 ball per player, 4 cones, 1 goal
How it works
A front line 8-10 m away. Two cones mark a wide central strip inside the goal and two cones mark the exit.
Each player places the ball still, takes two approach steps and shoots along the ground trying to cross the central strip. Collects the ball and returns around the outside.
Variations and progressions
- Level 1: still ball and a 3 m strip.
- Level 2: ball pushed forward with a short touch before the shot.
- U5-U7: distance of 6-7 m and a 3.5 m strip.
- U8-U11: distance of 8-10 m and a 3 m strip.
- No goalkeeper or opposition.
Coaching tips
- Standing foot beside the ball.
- Firm ankle.
- Body slightly forward.
- Accuracy before power.
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