Futsal · Shooting · Finishing
First shots on goal
Players dribble in from both sides, shoot low before the shooting line and follow in for the rebound.
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- Time
- 12 min
- Players
- 4–12
- Age
- U7+
- Area
- Half court
- Equipment
- 12 futsal balls (size 4, low-bounce)1 goal4 cones
Setup
- A goal with a keeper.
- Two lines at halfway, one on each side, every player with a ball.
- A row of cones about 9 m from goal marks the shooting line.
How it runs
- First player in the left line dribbles towards goal and shoots before the cones.
- The shooter follows the shot in for any rebound.
- Keeper throws the ball out to the shooter, who joins the back of the other line.
- Next go comes from the right line, so the keeper has to move across.
- Swap keepers every 2 minutes so everyone has a turn.
Coaching points
- Look up at the keeper before you shoot.
- Aim low and into the corners; the far post is a good target.
- Strike with the toe or the laces, body over the ball.
- Always follow your shot in.
Common mistakes
- Dribbling too close to the keeper before shooting.
- Shooting straight at the keeper.
- Stopping to watch the shot.
Say it: “Look, low, follow.”
Make it harder
- Shoot with the weaker foot.
- A defender starts on the goal line and comes out to block.
- Shoot first time from a coach's pass.
Make it easier
- Shoot a still ball from the cones.
- Keeper stays on the goal line and only uses the feet.
Reviewed by the Sportdify coaching team.