Receive, Turn & Shoot
Players receive a pass with their back to goal, turn quickly, and shoot. Builds composure and technique under pressure.
Objective
Develop the ability to receive the ball with back to goal, turn away from a defender, and shoot quickly.
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Visual Concept
Top-down diagram — Shooting drill layout
Setup
Goal with goalkeeper. Feeder stands 20 yards from goal. Player starts 15 yards from goal with back to goal. Passive defender stands behind the player.
How to Run It
Receive the pass
Feeder plays the ball to the player's feet. Player controls with one touch.
Check shoulder
Before receiving, player checks over their shoulder to see where the defender is.
Turn away
Player turns away from the defender — if defender is on the right, turn left, and vice versa.
Shoot
Player shoots first or second touch. Defender becomes active after the turn.
Coaching Cues
Check your shoulder before the ball arrives — know where the defender is
Turn away from pressure, not into it
Get your shot off quickly — don't give the defender time to recover
Use your body to shield the ball during the turn
Variations
- Make the defender fully active from the start
- Player must use a specific turn (Cruyff, hook turn)
- Add a second defender to increase pressure
Gear for This Drill
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Set up in seconds. Perfect for small-sided games and shooting practice.
Standard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
Classic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
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Browse all gearEquipment Needed
- Goal
- Goalkeeper
- 6–8 balls
- 2 cones
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Set up in seconds. Perfect for small-sided games and shooting practice.
View on AmazonStandard for U9–U12. Great for skill development and drill work.
View on AmazonClassic tall cones for slalom drills, grids, and field marking.
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