Activity
Free Kick Shooting
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Shooting
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Shooting
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Shooting
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Shooting
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Shooting
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Shooting
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Football
Technique: Shooting
Free Kick Shooting
Learning Outcomes
Improve free kick accuracy and technique.
Develop the ability to strike the ball with power and precision.
Learn to choose the correct technique for different free kick situations (direct, indirect, or curving).
Description Of Activity
Set up a free-kick scenario just outside the penalty box.
Players take turns striking the ball at goal, aiming for specific target areas such as the top corner or the bottom corner.
Emphasize a clean strike, using the inside of the foot, laces, or bending the ball with the outside foot.
Variations
Add defenders or a goalkeeper for more realistic scenarios.
Change the distance or angle of the free kick for different challenges.
Coaching Tips
Focus on keeping the shot on target and aiming for the corners of the goal.
Emphasize proper technique for striking (e.g., using the laces for power, the inside of the foot for accuracy).
Encourage players to focus on their positioning and run-up for a more consistent strike.
Equipment/Material Required
Footballs
Cones (for positioning)
Goals