Equipment:

1 Player, 5 Balls, 1 Cone, Goal.

Setup:

Set up the balls at the 25 (center of the field). Place one cone just outside the top of the circle. Ideally you will have a goalkeeper to beat with the shot, but you can also place cones/sticks in the corner of the goal as targets.

	Legend
	Start/Balls
	Cone
	Goalkeeper
	Run/Dribble
	Shot

Explanation:

1. Start with the first ball, moving towards the circle at a medium speed. As you approach the cone, angle your run slightly to the left.
2. When you are roughly a stick’s length away from the cone, stop the ball, and make a hard cut to the right. Carry the ball square at first, then cut into the circle.
3. At your earliest opportunity, in stride, allow the ball to roll out in front of your right foot, and shoot on goal.
4. Follow up on your shot for rebounds.

 Run back to the 25 and pick up the next ball. Repeat until the 5 balls are gone.

Keys to Success:

1. When you change direction at the top of the circle, change speed as well. Your first two steps with the ball should be quick to beat the defender. You can also practice fakes to the left.
2. Shooting off the right foot: Stay low as you step with your right foot. Don’t try to hit the ball too hard – you don’t have the stable base footing to take a huge swing. Maintain your balance as you are running, and take a smooth, quick swing. The goalkeeper will often be caught unprepared, expecting you to wait and shoot off your left foot.

OTC Tip:

Use your vision as you beat the defender (cone) to see where the goalie is. She may offer you a space to shoot for. Otherwise, shoot to the far side of the goal (left side).

Progression - To advance this drill:

Place a stick next to the cone on the right side at an angle towards the attacker. When the attacker changes direction to beat the defender, she must lift the ball over the stick under control before shooting.

Permutations:

Move closer in and use a push/flick on goal, also off the right foot (a difficult skill).

Evaluation:

Initially, track the number of quality shots where the attacker makes good contact with the ball and the shot hits the target.  Then focus on the quickness of release, the deception of the shot.