Soccer Shooting Drills

Here are a couple of great drills designed to maximize your player's skill at shooting on goal.

Over the Head - Shooting

Each players stands with his back to the goal about 10 to 15 yards away. Each player tosses the ball over his head, turns and then chases it down to shoot on goal. This game really develops foot/eye coordination. Encourage the kids to get the shot off before the 3rd or 4th bounce.

Number of Players: All
Equipment: Each child needs a ball. 1 Goal.

Multi-Ball Attack - Shooting

Split the kids up into two teams. Use your scrimmage vests or colored t-shirts if you have them. Play a small sided game with two goals and multiple balls. Try to keep 3 to 4 balls in the game at all times. The goal here is to keep the kids from bunching up and give them lots of opportunities to shoot on goal. When you run out of balls, take a quick break and have the kids go fetch them and bring them back so you can start again.

Number of Players: All, split into 2 teams
Equipment: At least 4 balls, 4 cones or 2 pop-up goals