Teaching Football Skills Shooting Intermediate Ability – One vs. One to Goal Purpose of the Drill Players gain confidence in going past a defender before shooting. Encourage game-like situations that players can relate to during a game. Steps 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Designate a 20-meter-by-20-meter square with goals at opposite ends. Form two teams of three players. Number equally matched players, 1-2-3. Play No. 1 from each team on the field with No. 2 in goal and No. 3 behind the goal as a chaser. Play one vs. one for one minute. Coach rolls in spare balls when needed. One point for each shot on target and three points per goal. Rotate players. Keep the team score. Points of Emphasis: When to Use: When the player gets past the defender, they must position themselves correctly before shooting. At any training session to perfect forward play or defense. Special Olympics Football Coaching Guide Created: February 2004 81