Laces Shooting Foundation
Shooting
Legend
- player
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Strike a stationary ball into the goal using the laces with proper technique.
What you need
- soccer ball
- goals
Your focus
Learning to strike with the laces develops the power and accuracy needed for effective shooting. Early repetition of correct technique , locked ankle, lean forward, strike through the center , prevents the toe-poking habit that limits shooting quality long-term.
Player places ball on the ground 10 yards from a full-size or mini goal.
Take 3 steps back and 1 step to the side opposite the kicking foot.
Approach at a slight angle; plant foot beside the ball.
Lock ankle, lean slightly forward, strike through the ball with the laces.
Follow through toward the target.
Repeat 10 times; track goals scored.
Goal
You've got it when your foot hits the laces, not the toe, and the ball stays low and on frame. Five clean strikes in a row means you've found the technique.
Helpful cues
- Plant foot beside the ball, not behind it
- Toes down, ankle locked, it should hurt a little to wiggle your foot
- Lean forward, leaning back sends the ball over
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Larger goal, shorter distance (6 yards).
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
Ball is rolled to the player, strike on the move.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.