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Shooting Gallery

Players receive a pass from the side and shoot first-time at goal, alternating feet each rep.

12 min
4–8 players
Goal, Goalkeeper (optional), 4–6 balls, 2 cones

Objective

Develop first-time shooting technique and the ability to finish with both feet.

Shooting Gallery youth soccer drill demonstration

Visual Concept

GK123Shooting GalleryMultiple shooters take turns

Top-down diagram — Shooting drill layout

Setup

Full-size or small goal with a goalkeeper. Feeder stands 10 yards to the side. Shooters line up 15 yards from goal.

How to Run It

1

Set the angle

Feeder rolls the ball across the front of the shooter at a comfortable pace.

2

First-time finish

Shooter strikes the ball first time, aiming for the far corner.

3

Alternate feet

Each rep alternates — left foot, right foot, left foot.

4

Vary the service

Feeder changes pace and angle of delivery to challenge the shooter.

Coaching Cues

Plant foot beside the ball — not behind it

Strike through the middle of the ball for power

Follow through — your kicking foot should point at the target

Keep your head down at the moment of contact

Variations

  • Add a defender closing from behind
  • Serve the ball in the air for a volley
  • Two-touch — control then shoot

Equipment Needed

  • Goal
  • Goalkeeper (optional)
  • 4–6 balls
  • 2 cones

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