COACHING SESSION: SHOOTING FROM SQUARE PASSES 1

	1) The server plays the ball into the attacker who must either take one touch before striking the shot or shoot first-time. 2) Here, he hits the shot first-time which is saved by the goalkeeper. He now goes to the back of the queue and the original server now becomes the shooting player. The session is then repeated. LEFT-CLICK image to start animation & REMOVE MOUSE CURSOR from image to return to original image. For an explanation of the various symbols, CLICK HERE. For *Flash* version -

Organisation:
- Half football field + normal size goal. - Group of players + goalkeeper.

Variations:
- Add a defender to close down and pressure shooting player. - Change to other side of pitch (to use other foot) or set up two simultaneous sessions with another goal opposite with two groups of players. - Alter the pass to change the shooting angle (i.e. into wide position). - The shooting player stands with his back to goal and lets the ball run across his body before turning and striking with his left foot. - See variation 2.

Tips:
- Concentrate on the delivery of the initial pass and the quality of the shot always aiming to hit the target (e.g. keep the shots low). - If a first-touch is taken, this must be quick and set up an immediate shooting opportunity.

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