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Skill move + shoot

Dribble towards a cone 15-20 yards away from the goal, make a skill move like a scissor, and then shoot the ball into the corners of the goal.

Steps

  1. 1Place one cone 15-20 yards from the goal.
  2. 2Dribble towards the cone.
  3. 3Make a skill move, like a scissor.
  4. 4Shoot the ball into the corners of the goal.

Equipment

  • Soccer ball
  • 1 cone
  • Goal

Coaching points

  • Attack the cone at speed, then use the skill move as if beating a defender
  • Make the scissor big enough to unbalance a defender
  • Accelerate out of the move before you shoot
  • Aim for the corners of the goal

Common mistakes

  • Slowing down too much before the skill move
  • Rushing the shot without setting the ball first
  • Shooting at the middle of the goal

Variations

  • Swap the scissor for a different skill move
  • Use only your weaker foot to shoot
  • Add a defender

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