Three Goal Shooting Drill

Attackers Defenders Neutral Goalkeeper Pass Run Dribble Shot

Three goals, three keepers, no waiting around. This three goal shooting drill sends each U9–U16 player through a rapid circuit - shot on the right goal, shot on the main goal, shot on the left goal - with a keeper's distribution linking every strike. Shooting volume and fitness in one package.

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Setup

• Work on half a field with the normal goal on the end line.
• Set a portable goal on each sideline, about 15 yards from midfield - three goals in total.
• Put a goalkeeper in each of the three goals.
• Line the rest of the team up at midfield, every player with a ball.
• Spread the spare balls among the three goals.

How It Works

1. The first player dribbles toward the right-sideline goal and shoots.
2. That keeper distributes a new ball around the cone toward the main goal; the shooter runs on and shoots on the main goal.
3. The main-goal keeper distributes toward the left goal; the shooter receives and fires on the left goal.
4. The left keeper plays the last ball toward midfield, and the shooter dribbles it back to the end of the line.
5. The next player starts as soon as the right-side keeper makes their first distribution.

Coaching Points

• Keep the circuit moving at speed - the fitness value lives in the tempo.
• Every shot on target: a controlled, well-struck finish beats a wild blast.
• Watch shooting form: plant foot beside the ball, head steady, follow through at the target.
• Keepers should distribute quickly and accurately; they set the rhythm of the whole drill.

Variations

• Run the circuit in the opposite direction.
• Require every shot with the weaker foot.