Shoot from distance

WHY USE IT

Focuses on players’ shooting or finishing from long range. The environment looks to replicate players combining with team-mates and having to get their shot off quickly.

SET UP

Set up a small square area inside a larger square area. Position two goals just outside the larger area, with a goalkeeper in each. Split the other players into pairs, with one pair (the strikers) situated within the small area and the other two pairs acting as servers. Each server has a ball and are in each corner of the larger area.

HOW TO PLAY

Use four balls. Servers play the ball, one at a time, into the strikers, who must combine once or twice before they have a shot on goal. The strikers are also limited to two touch. Strikers win a point for a shot on target or three for a goal. After all four balls have been used, a new pair have a turn to be the strikers.

Progression: Move the goals further away or to the side so they are not directly in line with the area.

Coaching points

• Can you generate power through follow through with your kicking foot?
• Can you lean over the ball to kick it low? Or step into the shot to give it some lift?
• In which area of the goal are you most likely to beat the keeper?