Pop Shooting Progressions

Summary

Work on this drill with your offensive players to emphasize catching and shooting off the crease

Tags

AttackCollegeGuided - Token OpponentHigh SchoolIntermediateMidfieldPassingShootingU14

Set Up

Put a line on goal line extended that has all the balls. Start another player/line on the crease. The player with the ball, will initiate by moving their feet like a bounce, getting their hands up for a pass. The player on the crease will pop off high on the crease, for a catch and quick quick release. After players get some reps on air, we add in defense to create a decision making element to the drill.

Coaching Points and Principles

  • The passer must move their feet making the pass, don’t stand still
  • The player on crease should be floating into space, not away from teammate
  • Outside and Inside finishes – Placement

Progressions

  • Put a defender on the passers hands making it harder to make a pass

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