Combination Shooting Drills
This shooting drill focuses on combination play and building up for a shot on goal. There are multiple combination ideas to make the shooting drill more difficult progressively.
Combination Shooting Drills
This is a shooting drill that focuses on combination play and building up quickly for a shot on goal.
Drill Setup
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Create two triangles about 15 yards from each other and approximately 5 yards outside the penalty box. You can adjust the distance from the goal based on the age and skill level of your players.
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Have the goalkeeper rotate through the shots after 3-4 shots on goal in a full-size goal.
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Place a player on each cone with the remaining players lined up outside of the triangle area.
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You will need a large supply of balls per triangle.
Drill Instructions
COMBINATION SERIES 1
- Player 1 starts the first series by passing to player 2.
- Player 2 passes to player 3.
- Player 3 lays a ball into space near the top of the penalty box where player 1 can hit a first-time shot on goal.
COMBINATION SERIES 2
- Player 1 passes to player 2.
- Player 2 then passes to player 3.
- Player 3 returns the ball to player 1.
- Player 1 lays off a ball into space for player 3 to hit a first-time shot on goal.
Drill Variations
- Switch sides the players shoot so players are shooting left and right footed.
- Be creative and make up other combinations as they are limitless.
Drill Coaching Points
Focus on the following topics:
- Good passing combination to feet while playing in 1 touch.
- Good fluid movement keeping the body under control
- Finishing with a shot on target.
- Focus on body mechanics when striking the shot.
Equipment
Drill Ages
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