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7-a-side·ShootingDefending

3-Minute Shooting Drill

6 min8 playersU9U10U11U12U13U14U15U16U18DevelopingAdvanced

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.

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Main Activity~15 min

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.

  • Attackers: quick attack, proper striking, get shot on target even under pressure
  • Defenders: solid contact on the ball when clearing; aim high and wide
Cones (marking edge of penalty area)Full-size goalGoalkeeperSoccer balls (one per attacker)
Coach can serve the ball to attackers at varying heights and angles before they shootCones can be placed at varying distances from goal creating different choices for keeper and shooterFor young players: award 1 point for shot on target, 2 points for a goal