Volleys and Half-Volleys
Technical shooting drill focusing on volleys (ball in the air) and half-volleys (ball just after it bounces). Develops timing and technique.
Objective
Master the technique of volleys and half-volleys — essential skills for finishing crosses and bouncing balls.
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Visual Concept
Top-down diagram — Shooting drill layout
Setup
Goal with goalkeeper. Server stands 15 yards from goal. Shooter stands 12 yards out.
How to Run It
Toss for volleys
Server tosses the ball in the air to the shooter. Shooter volleys on goal before the ball bounces.
Technique focus
Knee over the ball, strike through the center, follow through down. Keep the ball low.
Half-volleys
Server bounces the ball. Shooter strikes just as it bounces up (half-volley).
Add movement
Shooter starts 5 yards back, runs forward, and volleys. Simulates attacking a cross.
Coaching Cues
Watch the ball all the way to your foot
Knee over the ball — this keeps your shot down
Strike through the center, not underneath
For half-volleys, time your strike just after the bounce
Variations
- Server crosses from the wing for realistic game scenarios
- Add a defender to pressure the shooter
- Competition: who can score 5 volleys first?
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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- 1 goal
- 1 goalkeeper
- 5-6 balls
- 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.
View on AmazonAs an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
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