Shooting from outside the box

Setup

1. A goalkeeper in goal. Mark the edge of the box with cones if there are no lines.
2. A set-back player stands at the top of the D with their back to goal.
3. Two lines of shooters 25 m out, one either side of centre, each with balls.

How it runs

1. The shooter passes into the set-back player and follows the pass.
2. The set-back player lays it off first time, a few metres in front of the shooter.
3. The shooter strikes from outside the box with one or two touches, then joins the other line.
4. Alternate lines. Swap the set-back player every 6 shots.

Coaching points

• Plant the standing foot beside the ball, pointing at the target.
• Strike through the middle of the ball with the laces, ankle locked.
• Head and chest over the ball to keep the shot low.
• Aim for the corners; low and hard is hardest to save.

Common mistakes

• Leaning back, so the shot flies over the bar.
• Reaching for the ball instead of stepping onto it.
• Trying to hit it as hard as possible and losing accuracy.