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Dribble and Shoot

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Exercise Objectives:
This practice is designed to improve the player’s technical ability in a variety of shooting techniques and emphasizes a change of speed and direction.
 
Field Preparation
   Large group of players
   Penalty Area
   Full Size Goals
   Cones or Flag poles
   Supply of  Balls
   Colored Bibs
 
Coaching Pointers:
A small group of players are placed at the side of each goal. Players have a ball each. First player in each group dribbles the ball towards the cone. At the cone the player performs a dribbling move (using the pole as an imaginary defender. The player then quickly attacks the penalty area and finishes with a shot on goal.

After the attack is finished, players jog behind the goal and join the group at the opposite side.
Coach should keep track of goals scored and make a competition amongst the players.

The coach should emphasize the following coaching points: 
  • The emphasis should be placed on "accuracy" and not power. Shoot for the back post, rather than near post.

  • Use a variety of moves such as the scissors, step over, head fakes, dipping the shoulder etc.

  • Players should demonstrate a noticeable change of pace after performing a dribbling move.

  • Anticipate rebounds off the goalkeeper.

  • Remember to keep the head steady and eyes fixed firmly on the ball.

Encourage players to use a variety of shooting techniques such as the low driven shot, the chip shot, the lofted shot and bent shot etc. 






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