Shooting & Blocking – Trying to sell the Defender a Dummy
Shooting & Blocking are two key components of football and this drill is a fantastic fast paced one which allows players to learn both.
Split your group into two teams.
Team 1 – Defenders First
Team 2 – Attackers First
Set up a row of Cones, Flat Circles / Discs, covering the width of the goal with a ball at either end.
On the whistle. the defender runs goal side of the cones, whilst the attacker goes the other.
The idea of this drill is the for the Forward to use body movement to try and create space for a shot.
Whether that be through, dummies, faints, dropping a shoulder or whatever.
The ball CANNOT be dribbled and is only allowed to be touched once for the shot.
The Striker can move across the line back and forth as many times as they like to get the shot off.
However, as soon as the first shot is taken, it is then a test of reactions to get to that second ball as quick as possible for the second shot, otherwise the defender just stands in front of it to block.
Shooting & Blocking Drill – Scoring Points
| Attackers: | 1 Point for every GOAL Scored |
| Defenders: | 1 Point for every SHOT Blocked |
| Goalkeepers: | 1 Point for every SHOT Saved |
Add up Attackers and Defenders scores… then switch them round and let them try and beat them.
What they will Learn
This really is a great drill for all 3 elements.
Goalkeepers have to be constantly on their toes and on the move across the line in anticipation of the shot.
Defenders will learn how to effectively close down space to stop the shot, and not to commit too early.
Attackers will learn how to use the bodies to create space to get a shot away.
Overall, Shooting & Blocking is a really good workout for everyone and a drill you can use over and over again
Want another great Shooting & Defending Drill ??? Check out this “One Touch & Finish” Drill
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