ABOUT THIS PRACTICE

Small-group activities give players lots of chances to practice shooting for both accuracy and power. Games like “Goals Galore” and “Goalie Wars” reward good shooting technique. Players come together to play a small-sided game that encourages lots of movement and shots.

SOCCER CONTEXT

The purpose of soccer is to score goals. To score goals, players need to be willing and able to shoot. Shots can come in many varieties: short, long, air, ground, headers, volleys, one-time, and off the dribble. Players need confidence in their abilities to finish any type of scoring opportunity.