Combination Shooting
Shooting
Legend
- shooter
- wide partner
- goalkeeper
- ball
How it works
Finish a shooting chance after completing a wall pass or third-player combination to replicate match-realistic shooting scenarios.
What you need
- cones
- soccer ball
- scrimmage vests
- goals
Your focus
Goals in real matches are almost always preceded by combination play. Practicing shooting in the context of a combination , finishing in stride, finishing off the movement , develops the shooting quality needed in actual attacking sequences.
Player A starts 25 yards from goal. Player B is positioned wide as a wall.
A plays to B, makes a run into the box, receives return pass.
A shoots first time on goal.
Vary the combination: wall pass, third-player through B, cross from B.
10 shooting chances from each combination type.
Track quality: first-time shots vs. extra-touch shots; on-target percentage.
Goal
You're there when the combination flows directly into the shot without a reset, the ball leaves your foot within one touch of receiving the wall pass.
Helpful cues
- Run in stride to the ball, arriving in motion adds natural power
- Set up the shot with your first touch, don't take an extra touch to 'settle'
- Pick your corner before you make your run, decide early
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Slow the combination down, allow more time for the finish.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Add a goalkeeper + one passive defender tracking the run.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.