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TITLE: 3-Minute Shooting Drill

PLAYERS: 8 players

DURATION: 6 minutes

TAGS: U9, U10, U11, U12, U13, U14, U15, U16, U18, 7-a-side, 5-a-side, Developing, Advanced, Shooting, Defending, Goalkeeping

DESCRIPTION: A time-based shooting drill where one team attacks with dribbling and shots on goal while the other team clears balls behind the goal. Teams score points for goals, shots on target, or effective clearances.

OBJECTIVES:
- Develop quick attacking runs and shooting technique
- Improve goalkeeper distribution and saves
- Practice first-time defensive clearances

EQUIPMENT: Cones (marking edge of penalty area), Full-size goal, Goalkeeper, Soccer balls (one per attacker)

MAIN ACTIVITY: Divide team into 2 groups with a goalkeeper in goal. One team spreads behind the goal; the other lines up at midfield, each player with a ball. Each team gets 3 minutes attacking and 3 minutes clearing. Attackers take turns dribbling at speed to the edge of the box and shooting before entering the penalty area. As one player shoots, the next starts their run. If a ball is shot wide, defenders behind the goal must play it back and wide before it stops dead. If the ball stops dead: +1 to attackers. If defenders individually or collectively clear or make 2 touches before it stops: +1 to defenders. Attackers score +1 per goal. After 3 minutes, teams switch.

COACHING POINTS:
- Attackers: quick attack, proper striking, get shot on target even under pressure
- Defenders: solid contact on the ball when clearing; aim high and wide

PROGRESSIONS:
- Coach can serve the ball to attackers at varying heights and angles before they shoot
- Cones can be placed at varying distances from goal creating different choices for keeper and shooter
- For young players: award 1 point for shot on target, 2 points for a goal