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Turning out to shoot

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Receiving the ball and either turning out or in to have a shot at goal

Turning out to shoot

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Receiving the ball and either turning out or in to have a shot at goal

Jacob GilbertCoach, United Kingdom

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Jacob, The "Turning out to shoot" drill focuses on receiving the ball and either turning out or in to have a shot at goal. Players should replicate the skill as if it were a live situation. The key coaching points include dropping a shoulder to send the defender the wrong way, making a sharp change of pace, and executing a shot that tests the keeper, ensuring no shots go high or wide. I hope this helps.

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