Author Information
Author Name:
Katie Rau
Author School:
Missouri Baptist University
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Shooting
Field Position:
Offense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Skill, Warm-Up
Time Needed:
10 min
Field Location:
Attack Zone
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
To work on shooting from 3 different scenarios in the attack zone.
Description of Drill-Execution
Start with 4 lines around the 12-meter. 1 feeder (F) behind the cage, 1 player (X3) off to the left side the 12m, 1 player top center (X1), and 1 player (X2) high left. X1 will run in to take a “breakaway” shot on goal. X2 will receive a pass from the feeder behind the goal and take a shot on goal. X3 will pick up a ground ball rolled out by the player behind her and takes a shot. All shots should be taken inside the 8-meter.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Feeding
- Ground Balls
- Shooting
- Timing and Cutting
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
You can add defensive pressure to all positions of the shooting drill. Also switch to weak hand play.