Turn & Shoot

Objective

Receive with back to goal, turn quickly, and shoot before the defender recovers.

Equipment

• Balls
• Goal
• Cones

Instructions

1. 1

   Striker faces away from goal at the edge of the penalty area. Feeder stands 10 yards behind.

2. 2

   Feeder plays the ball into the striker's feet.

3. 3

   Striker turns with one touch and shoots first- or second-time.

4. 4

   Do 5 reps turning each way.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Take the first touch in the direction you plan to turn.
• ✓ Shoot quickly — the value is in the speed of the turn, not just the finish.
• ✓ Keep the shot low; high shots are easier to save.

Age Notes

Variations

• → Add a passive defender behind the striker who applies pressure after the pass.
• → Alternate between turning left and right randomly (feeder calls the side).