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Give me a progression for shooting

Janez Coach, England

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Cam HughesCoach, England

Hi Janez, here's a progression for shooting that you can use to enhance your players' skills:

Dribble, Drive and Strike: Players dribble through cones, control the ball, and shoot into the far corner. This helps in controlling the ball and shooting under pressure.

1v1 - First Touch and Striker Accuracy: Players dribble at pace, control the ball, and shoot through mini goals. Focus on accuracy before power.

Pass and Follow to Shoot: Players pass to a feeder, receive a layoff, and shoot. Emphasize hitting the target and practicing shooting from both sides.

Clinical Finishing: A 3v3 game focusing on timing runs and finishing with limited touches in the end zone.

Strikers Space: A 3v2 scenario transitioning to a 2v1 in the attacking zone, encouraging quick decision-making and shooting.

These drills will help your players improve their shooting technique, accuracy, and decision-making under pressure.

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