Author Information
Author Name:
Laurie Markle
Author School:
Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Conditioning
Field Position:
Offense, Midfield, Defense, Goalie
Drill Style:
Conditioning, Game
Time Needed:
5 min
Field Location:
Attack Zone
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
To work individual physical fitness, and 8-meter shots.
Description of Drill-Execution
Start by dividing the players into 2 teams including goalies. Each team member gets an opportunity to shoot an 8-meter shot on the goal tender. If a team member makes the shot, the team gets a point and other team then goes, goalies runs a sprint around the crease. When a team member misses a shot (or goalie save) all players (both teams) run a sprint except the goalies.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- 8-meter shots
- Goalie Positioning
- Stepping to the Ball
- Conditioning
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
You can change the angle or distance of the shot to hit all areas of the cage for the goalie.