Football · Shooting

Shooting into the corners

Players run onto a ball rolled in, take a touch and shoot low into the corners, where a goal is worth two.

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Time
12 min
Players
4–12
Age
U8+
Area
20 × 20 m in front of a goal
Equipment
1 goal6 cones12 balls

Setup

  1. Put a cone about 1 m inside each post to mark the two corners.
  2. Shooters line up 15 m out; the coach stands to one side with the balls.
  3. One player in goal. Swap keepers every five shots.

How it runs

  1. The coach rolls a ball in. The shooter runs onto it, takes a touch towards goal and shoots.
  2. A goal in a corner scores 2, anywhere else 1. Fetch your ball and rejoin the line.
  3. Keep score over three rounds - right foot one round, left foot the next.

Coaching points

  • Pick your corner before you shoot, then eyes on the ball as you strike.
  • Standing foot next to the ball, pointing at the target.
  • Strike through the middle of the ball with your laces to keep it low.

Common mistakes

  • Leaning back, so the ball flies over.
  • Shooting straight at the keeper.

Say it: “Pick a corner. Low and hard.”

Make it harder

  • Shoot first time, no touch.
  • Roll the ball in from wider so the angle is tighter.

Make it easier

  • No keeper; just aim between the post and the cone.
  • Shoot from 10 m at a ball that isn't moving.

Pairs well with

Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.