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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
- Poles
- Goals
- Footballs
Setup
- Area: Open area in front of goal, shooting distance adjusted based on players' skill and age
- Goals: One goal marked by two poles, centred in the area
- Group: 2 outfield players start facing the goal, positioned equidistant from the goalkeeper on either side at the adjusted shooting distance
- Group GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line between the two poles
- Equipment: 2 poles marking the goal posts, footballs stacked near each outfield player's position for continuous supply
Instructions
- Players take turns striking the ball towards the goal.
- Focus on maintaining accuracy before adding power.
- After a shot, players collect another ball to maintain practice flow.
- Encourage variation in shooting techniques and the use of both feet.
Coaching Points
- Emphasize accuracy over power in shots.
- Encourage players to strike positively with heads up.
- Focus on the quality of the finish, adapting distances as needed.
- Ensure shots consistently hit the target.
- Promote using both feet for strikes.
- Encourage repeated practice for technique consistency.
- Teach proper shooting posture, including standing foot direction.
- Players should take time to re-set for precision.
- Demonstrate techniques to reinforce learning.
- Monitor players' ability to vary shooting styles.
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Increase the distance between the players and the goal.
2. Introduce a time limit for each attempt.
Make it easier:
1. Decrease the distance between shooters and goal.
2. Allow players to take a controlled touch before shooting.
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