Shooting drills

Shooting is a core skill for any player and we show you some of the best ways to coach it. We look at shooting from dead ball situations, shooting while running, shooting first time, drive shots and how to make the ball bend, curl and dip. We show you some great drills and games to help you coach shooting to all your players.

Soccer drill to get players going for goal from kick off - As a soccer coach you will often get asked by parents what happened to the fun side of soccer. Well this soccer drill is not only fun but should produce creative, skillful soccer playing to add a bit of flair on match days.

Soccer coaching tips to get more accurate shots - To enhance your team's chances of hitting the back of the net, use the following basic soccer coaching tips to encourage them to take more shots and be more accurate.

Soccer drill to get your strikers putting more power in their shots - If you can get your strikers to lose their markers and explode onto passes, they will be able to put more power into their shots and cause chaos in the opposition defence. Show them how to do this with the help of this acceleration soccer drill.

Fun game for kicking skills - It’s rare that I advise coaches to set up games and drills that require props, such as a wall, because not all soccer coaches will have access to one, but Slam is one game where it's worth making the effort.

Soccer drill to work on overhead kicks - It’s the most impressive way to score a goal, so help your players master the skills to deliver an overhead kick and they will be able to use it to great effect.

Soccer coaching tips to improve volley skills - One of the most effective skills for your players to work on in soccer training is the perfect volley, that is striking a ball which is still in the air.

Soccer drill to improve scoring instincts - This is an excellent soccer drill to get your players ready to score goals on match days. It’s all about improving shooting and heading skills. But most of all your players are going to have a lot of fun doing it.

Soccer drill for long range shooting - Long-range shooting has a big role to play in youth soccer. If you can, get a couple of early long-range shots in at the opposition goalkeeper before they have had a chance to settle down. You will often see them fumble the ball or not see it at all and give chances to players running in, or the ball will end up in the net because the opposition were not expecting the shot.

Soccer tactics for kicking the ball down the middle - If you play golf, you'll know that when you think of hitting a sweet drive, you visualise the ball going straight down the middle of the fairway and putting you in a great position to attack the green. Help your players handle the same situation on the pitch with the following soccer coaching tips and drills.

Soccer drill to help volley skills - Volleying is a skill which, if you get it right, puts the frighteners on your opponents. It also makes a fun soccer drill for players, seeing if they can put a few volleys together, keeping the ball off the floor.

Game to identify talented penalty takers - Every player loves taking penalties - even if they aren't very good at it. Practising penalties gives you a chance to look at your players' kicking skills and techniques and also lets you see who might be good to take penalties in a match.

One touch finish small sided soccer game - In soccer training drill sessions, players are more willing to try shooting from every angle possible. You need to build this confidence into your team, so they shoot when they see the opportunity on match day, too. This small-sided soccer coaching game is great for that. Try it and see for yourself.

Soccer drill to get strikers using either foot when they're shooting close to goal - This soccer drill focuses on making your strikers use their weaker foot close to goal so they're not twisting their bodies into unusual shapes to try and get their foot in the right position to score.

Soccer coaching tips to help attackers in 1v1 against the keeper - When a player is through on goal with only the goalkeeper to beat, it can be nerve-racking because they are expected to score. The following soccer coaching tips will help your players deal with this pressure.

Soccer drill to put 1v1 shooting skills to the test - To improve your attackers' chances of scoring in 1v1s, you need to test the skills discussed in Soccer coaching tips to help attackers in 1v1 against the keeper. Once you have told your players how to do this, advance the drill so they are receiving a pass and running into the penalty area.

Soccer drill to boost volley skills - Coaching your players to volley will give them the technique to score goals when the ball is bouncing or when they're receiving flighted passes. Use the following unopposed soccer drill and coaching tips to get them practising these vital soccer skills.

Soccer coaching session to get players combining for shots on goal - This soccer training session shows the advantage of forwards playing off each other and combining with the midfield to create scoring opportunities but it is designed for coaching advanced players. It will not work with young or inexperienced players.

Small sided shots on goal game - This is a simple small-sided soccer game to play in front of goal with your young soccer (football) players to get them shooting using their right and left foot.

Soccer drill to get players shooting across the goal - This soccer coaching drill session is about encouraging your players to shoot across the goal, giving the team two chances to score - direct from the shot or following up the rebound, if the goalkeeper makes a save.

Soccer coaching tips for strikers - A useful soccer coaching tip for your young strikers is to get them to make the 18-yard box their home, as 80 per cent of goals are scored from here.

Coach your strikers to be loners on the pitch - To maximise the skills and success of your young strikers, coach them in soccer drill sessions to become loners on the pitch, making sure they are always on the lookout for any opportunity to take on defenders one-on-one.

Soccer coaching tips for a mobile forward line - In your soccer drill training sessions, a good tip is to coach your strikers to show them how a mobile forward line will score goals.

Soccer coaching tips to combine fast thinking and foot speed - When you're coaching your strikers, a good tip is to get them to make the most of the speed of their thoughts and their feet. This is not just about getting pace on the ball with fast foot speed, but also using quick-thinking and decision-making skills.

Long shot soccer drill - Every player in your soccer (football) team should be able to shoot from a distance, especially your midfielders and attackers. And when they are running in on goal they need to be able to put in the tap-ins. Use this soccer drill to coach both these skills.

Soccer drill to get strikers shooting from a narrow angle - Young strikers need to be able to hit a shot across the goal when they are shooting from a narrow angle in the penalty area. Use these basic football tips and drills to coach your players.

Soccer drill to coach basic long distance shooting skills - Use this basic soccer shooting drill to get your players developing their long-distance shooting skills.

Basic football shooting drill - This is a great way to get all young football (soccer) players from under 4s through to under 16s having fun in front of goal, they will love trying to score in this basic football shooting drill.

Soccer coaching tips for shooting from a cross - When your players meet a cross from the wing in the penalty area, tell them to put the ball into the corners of the goal so the goalkeeper cannot reach it.

Soccer drill to control, turn and shoot - This soccer coaching session teaches players to create space and take a shot after they receive the ball with their backs to goal. It is an art for attackers to turn defenders when facing away from the goal, otherwise they will lose the ball.

Simple soccer drills for more accurate shooting skills - Getting your young soccer (football) players to concentrate on accuracy, rather than power, is one of the key points when coaching shooting skills. Focusing on accuracy at all age levels is more important. Power will come once players get their shooting direction right.

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