Dribbling to Shoot
| As Dribbling is only a “means to an end” which will result in an end product of a pass or shot, it must be said that when in the attacking third of the field a shot at goal must be our first priority from a successful dribble. An attacker must show courage and determination to take risks as the dividends may prove to be profitable. |
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| Practice |
| Starting from the base-line move forward into the direction of the center cone at medium pace, about two yards from the cone disguise your intentions and play the ball into the space either side of the cone. With an explosive pace follow the ball and finish with a first shot at goal. Be prepared to play the ball to both the right and left side of the center cone and shoot with either foot. Also be alert to all rebounds and control as efficiently as possible, then jog back to the base-line and restart practice. |
| What You Need to Know |
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The approach to the center cone should be that of moderate speed.
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Take care in not getting too close to the cone before playing the ball into space, as in a game situation
cone would be a defender.
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Disguise your intentions of playing the ball on approaching the defender.
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Consideration of the “touch” into space is vital, if you play it too hard a defender would intercept it in a
game situation, if you play it too soft it will give the defender time to recover.
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An explosive change of pace is paramount in leaving the defending player behind you.
- Accuracy must be placed on the shot above everything else.
