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Stationary Shooting Technique

Players practice shooting technique from a stationary ball, focusing on foot placement, body shape, and striking through the center of the ball.

10 min
2–8 players
4–6 balls, 1 goal, Cones for targets

Objective

Build correct shooting mechanics before introducing movement or pressure.

Stationary Shooting Technique youth soccer drill demonstration

Visual Concept

PPPStationary Shooting — Aim for Corners

Top-down diagram — Shooting drill layout

Setup

Place balls 10–12 yards from goal. Players line up behind the balls. Goalkeeper or target in goal.

How to Run It

1

Plant foot position

Coach demonstrates: plant foot beside the ball, pointing at the target. Toe down, ankle locked on the kicking foot.

2

Strike through the center

Players strike through the horizontal midline of the ball with the laces. Follow through toward the target.

3

Aim for corners

Players take 3 shots aiming bottom-left, 3 aiming bottom-right, 3 aiming top-right.

4

Add a short run-up

Players take 2–3 steps back and approach at a slight angle before shooting.

Coaching Cues

Plant foot next to the ball — not behind it

Lock your ankle — a floppy foot means a weak shot

Head down over the ball — lean back and it goes over the bar

Follow through toward your target

Variations

  • Use cones as targets in the corners of the goal
  • Introduce a passive goalkeeper to give a visual target
  • Progress to a moving ball rolled by a partner

Equipment Needed

  • 4–6 balls
  • 1 goal
  • Cones for targets

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