Dribble & Shoot
Players dribble through a short course of cones and finish with a shot on goal. Combines dribbling and shooting for U7–U9.
Objective
Combine dribbling and shooting in a simple sequence, building the habit of shooting after carrying the ball.
Watch It In Action
Visual Concept
Top-down diagram — Shooting drill layout
Setup
Place 3 cones in a line 2 yards apart, starting 20 yards from goal. Players line up behind the first cone with a ball each.
How to Run It
Dribble through cones
Player dribbles through the 3 cones using close control.
Set up the shot
After the last cone, player takes one touch to set the ball for shooting.
Shoot on goal
Player shoots at the goal from 8–10 yards. Aim for the corners.
Next player goes
As soon as the shot is taken, the next player starts. Keep the line moving.
Coaching Cues
Keep the ball close through the cones
Don't rush the last touch — set the ball up properly before shooting
Head down to shoot, then look up to see where it went
Celebrate the good ones — confidence matters!
Variations
- Add a goalkeeper
- Race two players side by side on parallel courses
- Specify which foot to shoot with
Gear for This Drill
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Set up in seconds. Perfect for small-sided games and shooting practice.
Classic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
Standard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
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Browse all gearEquipment Needed
- Goal
- 3 cones per lane
- 1 ball per player
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Set up in seconds. Perfect for small-sided games and shooting practice.
View on AmazonClassic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
View on AmazonStandard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
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