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Shooting Drills Lower Ability Shooting   Purpose of the Drill Shoot the ball as far as possible, using the correct technique.   Steps Set up cones at 1-, 2-, 3- and 4-meter intervals. Cone distance can vary, depending on athlete ability level. Line up and shoot the ball as far as possible. Record distance.     Lower Ability Shooting Accuracy   Purpose of the Drill Accurately shoot through two cones, using correct shooting techniques.   Steps Set up two cones 2 meters apart at a distance of 5 meters. Player shoots through cones (goals). Five shots per player. Record goals accurately scored, using correct technique.     Lower Ability — Shoot Out!   Purpose of the Drill Allows players to shoot in game-like situations.  Allows players to position themselves before shooting.   Steps Use a regular goal or maker cones. Place a starting cone 15-20 meters from the goal. Three players on the shooting team; three players on the goalkeeping team. Shooter has three seconds to dribble and shoot. Coach counts down, 3-2-1-shoot. Goalkeepers rotate after each shot. Five shots each, then change teams.   Points of Emphasis:  Players position themselves correctly, before using correct shooting technique. When to Use: Practicing shooting for goal.     Intermediate Ability — One vs. One to Goal   Purpose of the Drill Players gain confidence in going past a defender before shooting.  Encourage game-like situations that players can relate to during a game.   Steps Designate a 20-meter-by-20-meter square with goals at opposite ends. Form two teams of three players. Number equally matched players, 1-2-3. Play No. 1 from each team on the field with No. 2 in goal and No. 3 behind the goal as a chaser. Play one vs. one for one minute. Coach rolls in spare balls when needed. One point for each shot on target and three points per goal. Rotate players. Keep the team score.   Points of Emphasis:  When the player gets past the defender, they must position themselves correctly before shooting. When to Use: At any training session to perfect forward play or defense.

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