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Midfield Shooting Challenge

Practice long-range shooting and reactions.

Goalkeeping15-1611-1213-14group10 players minimumstarstarstarstarstar5.0 (38)
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Equipment, Setup & Instructions
Equipment
  • Goals
  • Goalkeepers
  • Markers/Cones
  • Balls
Setup
  1. Area: 35x30 yard area marked with cones, divided into two outer zones and a narrow central zone, with goals on each end line.
  2. Goals: One goal centred on each end line.
  3. Team Blue: 6 blue outfield players, split into two groups of 3, each group starting in an outer zone within their own half.
  4. Team Red: 2 red outfield players, one positioned as the lone defender in the attacking half of each outer zone.
  5. Team Blue GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of blue's goal, starting with a ball.
  6. Team Red GK: 1 yellow goalkeeper positioned on the goal line of red's goal, starting with a ball.
  7. Equipment: Cones marking the 35x30 area and the boundaries between the two outer zones and central zone, plus diagonal cone lines in each outer zone to funnel shots into the central zone.
Instructions
  1. Goalkeeper rolls out the ball to the blue team's attackers.
  2. Attackers attempt to shoot from their own half.
  3. Lone attacker in the attacking half follows up on shots.
  4. Attackers combine passes to engage lone attacker.
  5. Lone attacker can pass back to central zone for a shot.
  6. Ensure multiple shots for both goalkeepers to defend.
Coaching Points
  • Maintain balanced forward-leaning position
  • Use proper shooting technique
  • Encourage quick, clear communication
  • Make quick decisions in attack
  • Adopt aggressive mindset
  • Prepare for follow-up shots
  • Cover shooting angles well
  • React swiftly to rebounds
  • Evaluate ball trajectory and speed
  • Get into shooting positions quickly
  • Support teammates with good footwork
  • Goalkeepers react fast and communicate
Variations
Make it harder:
1. Introduce a timer for rapid multiple shots.
2. Shrink shooting area for added pressure.
3. Add a defender to challenge the attacker.
Make it easier:
1. Allow starting closer to the goal.
2. Increase number of attackers.
3. Give more time to set up shots.
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