A BASIC INTRODUCTION
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The skill of shooting
can be described as "passing the ball past the goalkeeper
and into the net". |
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Therefore, the techniques
of shooting are simply an extension of good passing techniques. |
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However, whatever technique
is used in shooting the principal points always remain
the same. |
They are:
1 Decide on which technique
to use
2 Concentrate on accuracy
– "hit the target"
3 Keep the head down and steady
4 Strike through the ball
5 Observe the position of
the goalkeeper
6 Identify the area of the
goal which is most vulnerable
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One important element
not covered in the above technical points is that of the
"attitude" of the player to practice. |
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Resisting the "opportunity
to shoot" is a common problem amongst players and
so, before working on technique, the coach must affect
the "attitude" of the players. This will bring
about the quickest improvement in performance. |
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Shooting techniques
can be improved through correct, unopposed practice, but
these practices must be developed to incorporate opposition. |
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The inclusion of opposition
provides the element of "realism" into the practice
and therefore creates "game situations" for
the player. |
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The coach must then
observe whether the player has elected the correct technique
for the given situation. |
Practice
1 Server (S) rolls the
ball gently towards forward (F) who runs forward and tries
to score by shooting first time. Repeated on both sides!
Points to note
1 Younger players may feel
"safer" by using the side of the foot. This lacks
power (although often more accurate) so the coach should suggest
a strike with the instep to increase the power in the shot.
Shooting techniques
1 Head down, looking at the
ball at the moment of contact.
2 Body over the ball to keep
the shot under the crossbar.
3 To drive it low, place the
non-kicking foot alongside the ball.
4 For power – follow
through with the kicking foot after the ball has been struck.
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