Shooting on the Turn

Attackers Defenders Neutral Goalkeeper Pass Run Dribble Shot

Shooting on the Turn is a soccer shooting drill that forces U10-U16 players to strike quickly out of a turn instead of taking a settling touch. Each player slips the ball past a cone, sprints around the other side, and shoots first time - a game-realistic finish that punishes slow feet.

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Setup

• Use a full-size goal with a goalkeeper.
• Place two cones about 20 yards from goal and roughly 10 yards apart.
• Split the team into two groups, one starting at each corner flag.
• Every player has a ball.

How It Works

1. The first player in group 1 dribbles from the corner toward the cone on their side.
2. About 5 yards from the cone, they pass the ball past the inside of the cone while running around the outside of it.
3. They meet the ball on the other side and shoot first time - no extra touch.
4. As soon as the shot is hit, the first player in group 2 starts from the other corner.
5. Keep both lines alternating so the keeper faces a steady stream of shots.

Coaching Points

• Weight the pass around the cone softly so it sits up perfectly for the shot.
• Shoot with the correct foot for the side you attack from.
• Solid shooting form: plant foot beside the ball, strike through it, follow toward the target.
• Follow every shot in for rebounds.
• Watch the keeper's positioning and starting angle between shots.

Variations

• Make it a competition and keep a goal tally between the two groups.
• Switch sides so every player finishes with both feet.
• Move the cones closer or farther from goal to change the shooting distance.