HOME Football Community

Basic Attacking drill

The 'My Stuff' feature is amazing! It's a coach's best friend!

Thomas

DESCRIPTION

This basic drill is to develop players shot accuracy with either foot.

To start with the ball will be at the players feet on the cone. like shown on the diagram.
The player will the run to the cone using a quick burst of acceleration on the left or right (alternate each turn)
once they reach the cone, encourage a sharp and fast turn.
The player will then get the shot off, aiming for the coned off small goal in the corners of the net.

Progression:The cones where the shot is taken will be moved back and the goals will be made smaller. This will make it more difficult for the players.

Technical: Keeping your head over the ball for a low strike.

Tactical: Timing of the strike. Positioning body to get balanced for shot.

Physical: A powerful burst of aceleration.

Psychological: Concentrating on keeping control of ball at feet and shot.

READ MORE

READ LESS

173667

1011

SIGN UP NOW FOR FREE

search our library of 500+ soccer drills
create professional soccer coaching plans
or access our tried and tested soccer plans

Football

MORE DRILLS

JOIN SPORTPLAN FOR FREE

search our library of 500+ soccer drills
create your own professional coaching plans
or access our tried and tested plans

Football

LATEST FROM THE BLOG

Banish Your Coaching Nightmares with Sportplan

Save yourself a scare this Halloween and ensure your session runs smoothly. No chaos, no fright, just structure.

October 30th, 2025

Cam Hughes

The 2025 British & Irish Lions Tour: What To Expect

As the Lions tour approaches with their first tour game this Friday against Argentina, we look ahead at what the fans can expect to see from both sides as the tour in Australia approaches...

June 18th, 2025

Cam Hughes