Soccer shooting drills
Shooting drills for a backyard goal or a wall, each with a video clip, steps and shots to count.
How coaches assign drills- 6 drills
- All with no partner needed
- Every drill has a video clip
- 10–15 minutes each
6 soccer shooting drills
Shooting0:54Shoelace Kick
FixesToe pokes and kicks that fly off to the side
- 10 min
- Ages 5–10
10 kicks with each foot (20 total), 3–4 days a week
Shooting1:23Laces Power Shot
FixesWeak shots and shots that sail over the goal
- 12 min
- Ages 8–18
10 shots with each foot (20 total), 2–4 days a week
Shooting1:20Curve Shot
FixesStraight shots that go right at the goalkeeper or wide of the post
- 15 min
- Ages 9–18
20 curve shots (10 with each foot), 2–3 days a week
Shooting0:52Chip Shot
FixesChips that fly too far or roll along the ground
- 12 min
- Ages 9–18
20 chips (10 with each foot), 2–3 days a week
Shooting0:50Volleys
FixesVolleys that fly over the goal or miss the ball
- 12 min
- Ages 9–18
20 volleys (10 with each foot), 2–3 days a week
Shooting0:40Penalty Kicks
FixesPenalty kicks that go down the middle or miss wide
- 15 min
- Ages 8–18
20 penalty kicks (5 to each of 4 corners), 2–3 days a week
How to use these soccer shooting drills
Shooting problems these drills fix
- Kicking with the toe.
- Shots that fly over the goal.
- Weak shots with no power.
- Only shooting with the strong foot.
Each drill has a short video clip, numbered steps and one result to count, like shots on target out of 20.
Where to start
- Young players start with how to kick a soccer ball.
- Then learn the laces shot for power and the penalty kick for placement.
- Add the curve shot, chip shot and volley once the laces shot is solid.
What you need
- A backyard goal or a fence or wall with a taped target, plus a few balls so you shoot more and chase less.
- A chair, cone or trash can works as a defender to bend and chip around.
Soccer shooting drills FAQ
How do you kick a soccer ball hard?
Plant your standing foot beside the ball, point your toe down, lock your ankle and strike the middle of the ball with your laces, landing on your kicking foot. See the laces shot.
How do you curve a soccer ball?
Strike the ball off-center with the inside of your foot and wrap your foot around it, following through across your body. See the curve shot.
Where should you aim a penalty kick?
Low and near a post. Pick your corner before you run up and don't change your mind. The penalty kick drill uses targets in both bottom corners.
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Assign soccer drills to your team
Use the drills in this library or make your own. Coaches assign them as homework between practices, and players open each drill on their phone, do it and check in when they finish.
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Pick drills or make your own
Start from the soccer drills in this library, copy one and change it, or write your own with steps, a YouTube video, your own photos and videos or a link to read. Then assign it to the whole team or to certain players and set how many days a week.
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Players do them at home
Players open the drill on their phone, watch the video or read the steps, do the drill and check in when they finish. They can upload a video of their work too.
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Players log a result
A drill can have one result to track, like strikes out of 30. Results stay private to the player and their family, and players earn XP and levels as they keep checking in.
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The coach sees who did it
Coaches see who has checked in on each drill and can react or reply to a player's check-in.
Assign soccer shooting drills with Bravara Reps
Coaches assign drills to the team or to certain players. Players check in from home, log a result and earn XP as they go.
