Playing

• Players are divided into 4 even groups
• Place a group by each of the goal posts and a group by each cone. Cones should be placed 18 yards straight out from each goal post. You should have 4 different lines
• The players by the goal posts have the soccer balls
• Goalie in goal
• Play begins by one of the players passing the ball diagonally to his/her teammate (standing behind the cone) who must shoot the ball first time on goal
• Immediately after a player has shot the ball, a player on the opposite goal post passes the ball diagonally to his/her teammate who is by the other cone for a first time shot
• Play should be continuous and shots should be frequent
• Players stay in same line until told to change
• Scoring system can be created for each team . . . +1 point for a shot on goal, +2 for a goal and –1 for a shot high or wide of the goal

Coaching Points

• Players passing the ball should make good, firm passes to his/her teammates
• Players should be shooting the ball from around the top of the penalty area. Move cone lines forward or back depending on the age and ability of the players
• Keep passes and players moving, one after another
• Players should keep head down, and use proper shooting techniques and concentrate when striking the ball
• 3 shots for each player then rotate shooters and passers
• First team to score 15 points wins the game . . . losing team does a lap around field

Competition, Variations & Restrictions

• Left foot or right foot shots only
• Left foot or right foot passes only
• Serve passes in the air for first time shots or for a touch and a shot

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