Passing should be with the inside of the foot which is more controllable, run or dribble with the ball keeping the head up to scan the pitch and see where teammates are.

Once the attacker has left the defender behind there are decisions to be made about when to shoot or whether the goalkeeper is easier to get around. Once that decision has been made the player can focus on scoring, using the side of the foot not leaning back and hitting with belief.

Dribble towards the goal and get the ball out from under your feet rolling it towards goal. Finish with the inside of the foot.

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The Power Of Accuracy

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Written by Dave Clarke

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This is a simple test of accuracy and power. Shooting from outside the penalty area then following up to turn in a close range shot.

Coaching Objectives

Shooting technique to hit a long shot using the laces of the foot and a closer shot using the side of the foot.

Drill Setup

10 Mins
4 Players
1 Goals
Penalty Area y

What the Players Do

Players go individually the first one touches the ball so that it is moving then shoots at the goal, immediately running to receive a pass from the coach on the 6 yard line to turn into the goal. Then…

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