Chip Shot Practice
Players practice chipping the ball over an advancing goalkeeper. Develops technique, touch, and composure.
Objective
Develop the chip shot technique to beat a goalkeeper who is off their line.
Watch It In Action
Visual Concept
Top-down diagram — Shooting drill layout
Setup
Goal with goalkeeper who starts 6–8 yards off their line. Shooter starts 18 yards from goal with the ball.
How to Run It
Teach the technique
Approach the ball, jab the foot under the ball with a short, sharp stabbing motion — don't follow through. The ball should pop up and over.
Stationary practice
Ball is stationary. Players practice the chip motion without a goalkeeper first.
Add the keeper
Goalkeeper stands 6 yards off their line. Player must chip over them into the goal.
Moving keeper
Goalkeeper rushes out as the player receives the ball — player must decide to chip or go around.
Coaching Cues
Short, sharp contact under the ball — don't swing through it
Strike the bottom third of the ball
Keep your ankle firm but the motion is a jab, not a kick
Commit to the chip — half-hearted attempts go straight to the keeper
Variations
- Chip from a moving ball (rolled by a feeder)
- Compete: most successful chips from 5 attempts
- Combine with a 1v1 — player decides chip or dribble round
Gear for This Drill
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Set up in seconds. Perfect for small-sided games and shooting practice.
Standard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
Classic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
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Browse all gearEquipment Needed
- Goal
- Goalkeeper
- 5–8 balls
- 2 cones
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Set up in seconds. Perfect for small-sided games and shooting practice.
View on AmazonStandard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
View on AmazonClassic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
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