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Strength Training For Soccer - A Tailored Soccer Fitness Program
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Quick Shooting Drills
Now that you know when to shoot the ball, here’s how to get the job done…
1) Have a forward post up on the top of the box and form about twenty feet away of shooters. Have them play the ball into the forward, who lays the ball off to the right or left for his or her teammates to take a first time shot on goal. Then have the line move to the side, so you're hitting the ball with the inside and outside of your feet (both right and left) and move the line accordingly. That way, you're coming on to the ball from the side and the forward may just be laying the ball back to the oncoming shooter.
2) Line players up along the side of the goal and then form another line at the top of the box. The players along the side of the goal play the ball with pace to the players at the top of the box, who then have three touches to get a shot off before the charging player closes them down.
3) Play combinations at the top of the box - overlaps, give and goes, and crosses that all lead to shots. Try to hit a moving ball and make the drills game-like. Much like with patterns, set up a few short combinations that lead to shots.
4) Have a defender play the ball to the shooter from behind, about ten yards away from the shooter. Then, once the defender plays the ball to the shooter he or she closes (chases) down the shooter. Putting pressure on the shooter so he or she has to get the shot off quickly; in a game there’s very little time to think, know what you want to do with the ball before you receive it, take a quick touch of the ball ahead of you or to one side and pick your spot.
5) Throw or lob balls into the shooter, difficult balls to control. Set limits on the number of touches the shooter can take before he or she gets a shot off.
More Shooting Tips
- Keep your knee and head over the ball.
- Land on your shooting foot when shooting with power (follow through).
- Strike the center of the ball and strike through the ball.
- Keep your toes pointed and your ankle locked.
- Strike with power or place the ball into the corners.
- Keep your hips square to your target.
Take a look at these videos for some incredible goals: Best Goals Compilation and Great Free Kicks
Keep Shooting
The most important thing is this: Don't stop shooting. You may miss the first four or five shots you take but have the sixth or seventh shot hit the back of the net. If you're not even hitting the target, then concentrate on getting your shots on goal, but don't get discouraged if your first couple of shots don't go where you want them to go.
Oftentimes, it takes a few shots to get into a rhythm, so your first couple of shots will be off target, but keep trying and don't lose your focus. Look for your chances and make something happen. If you miss a wide open shot or a one on one with the goalkeeper, forget about that play and focus on getting that next chance and putting that one away.
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