Target shooting

Aim for the corners instead of just hitting the goal.

The dashed line shows the path of the ball. Yellow triangles are cones, which can be shoes or bottles.

How to do it

1. Mark both top corners with cones or tape.
2. Take one touch, then shoot at a chosen corner.
3. Alternate corners and track how many you hit.

Coaching tips

• Choose your corner before you strike.
• Keep your head steady and watch the ball until you make contact.
• Follow through toward your target.

Common mistakes

• Aiming at the goalkeeper instead of a corner.
• Rushing the shot.

Make it harder

Shoot after a dribble, then after a pass.

Warm up first, train in a safe space, and stop if anything hurts. Younger players should train with adult supervision.