Goalkicking in Threes

Focus

Goalkicking.

Skills

GoalKicking, Kick Long.

Purpose

Converting goal opportunities is critical and often neglected at practice. This drill simulates a set shot at goal, with a person standing the mark and a defender on the goal line.

Groups of

Ages

6⁺

Balls/grp

Cones

Distance (max)

50m

Setup
Groups of 3 scattered inside the 50m arc, each with a football
Step 1
(A) takes a set shot at goal, then follows the kick to the goalsquare

(A) allows a comfortable distance from the person standing the mark, runs straight at the goal and kicks firmly through the ball

(B) keeps hands up and tries to put (A) off

(C) defends the goal by marking or spoiling
Step 2
(C) simulates a kick-in from the goalsquare to (B), then follows their kick and stands the mark for (B)
Step 3
(B) takes a set shot at goal from the same place as (A), then follows the kick to the goalsquare
Step 4
Players make a final rotation, then move to another spot on the ground and repeat the process

Kick from different distances and angles
Step 5
You may elect to make it a contest by having players keep track of the score