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Shooting/Attacking Exercises

Exercise 1

Player A passes the ball to Coach C who returns the pass.

Player A takes the return pass on the run and shoots for goal.

After shooting Player A takes up position as defender against Player B, who repeats the drill (i.e. pass to coach, take return pass and shoot).

After shooting Player B defends against next player (Player C). Player A returns to end of line.

Repeat drill using variety of shots - running shot,

jump shot, jump shot with a fake and lob over goalkeeper etc.

Maintain high temp of shooting. Player B should pass to Coach and start moving as Player A shoots at goal.

Exercise 2

Player B passes to Player A who returns the pass. Player B takes the pass on the run and attacks / commits Defender E.

Instead of shooting Player B turns, blocking Defender E, and passes to Player A who has run behind him.

Player A shoots and scores.

Repeat with Players C and D.

Variations on this drill include :

On coaches whistle Player B shoots at goal himself instead of blocking Defender E.

Introduce a second defender

Player B blocks Defender E momentarily, but then positions himself as a line player beside Defender E. Player A fakes a jump shot and passes to Player B instead.

Exercise 3

Player A passes to Player B who returns the pass.

Player A receives the pass on the move, runs at Defender E, feints to the right then cuts inside to commit both defenders.

Once both defenders are committed Player A passes to Player B, who takes the ball on the run, and shoots.

Players A and B replace the two defenders immediately. The next pair of attackers (C and D) repeat the drill.

Variations include :

Starting with just one Defender (E)
Extending to three attackers against three defenders.

Attackers (i.e. Player A) should always shoot if the opportunity presents itself.

Exercise 4

Player A gives a long bounce pass to Player B.

Player A follows the pass and attempts to block, or cut down the angle for Player B who shoots from the wing.

Extend the drill by placing a second group of balls beside the goal. After Player B shoots Player A goes on a fast break. Player B chases while the goalkeeper makes a long throw to Player A. Ideally have another goalkeeper in the goals at the far end of the court. Player A must score on the fast break.

Shooting/Attacking Exercises

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Stephen Healy
Last updated 11-08-1999