Organization:

2 grids set up as shown 10x20

Players divided evenly between channels

Instructions:

First player takes a touch out from their feet and looks to strike the ball across the channel to their partner

They follow their shot and join the next line

Receiving player prepares first touch and strikes ball back across

Play for set period of time

Coaching Points:

Proper shooting technique

-Eye on the ball during contact

-toe down, ankle locked, body weight over the ball

-strike through the center of the ball

Progressions:

Competition

-add in cones to make a "goal"

-1 point if your shot reaches the next player between the cones

Organization:

Players divided into two teams

One gate per pair of players, 10 yards apart from each player

Instructions:

White team competing against Blue Team

Players take turns trying to shoot through the 2 yard gate between them

Each shot through the gate earns you 1 point. First to 7 points wins

Coaching Points:

Proper shooting technique

-Eye on the ball during contact

-toe down, ankle locked, body weight over the ball

-strike through the center of the ball

Accuracy

Progressions:

After each round, players face new opponent

-keep track of victories between white and blue teams

Organization: 30x40 split in half. 2 goals. 6-12 players.

Instructions: Both lines work at the same time.

All shots must be taken before line of cones

A.) Power - Player dribbles out and takes a shot on goal. After shot he retrieves the ball and returns to back of line

B) Accuracy - Player dribbles out and shoots on smaller goal, retrieves ball and returns to line

Coaching Points: Controlled approach; Prep touch; Contact surface; Follow through; Awareness; technique

Organization:

Two teams, set up as shown

Instructions:

Shooter Becomes Keeper

-Play begins with one team passing out to teammate who receives and shoots

-after shooting, player must immediately become goalie

-once one team shoots, the next team can pass out and repeat process

1 point for each goal

Play for set period of time

Coaching Points:

Proper shooting technique

Positive first touch

Accuracy or Power