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Creating
Scoring Opportunities

Every
team goes through
funks where scoring
a goal becomes nearly
impossible. When your
team is in such a
place, it is important
to maximize the opportunities
you do get to put
the ball into the
back of the net.
During
the season, finishing
skills will make all
the difference between
good scoring chances
and goals. There is
nothing worse than
when your team is
having scoring issues
then wasting the chances
you do get. Spend
time at practice teaching
your players the finer
points of shooting
(keeping it on frame,
toe and head down.
Over time, solid fundamentals
will eventually translate
to goals
During
those stretches where
your team can’t
seem to score goals,
encourage your players
to take more shots,
and to shoot from
further away. Eventually,
one will sneak past
the keeper so long
as your players keep
firing away. Coach
them to take advantage
of every opening they
get to fire a shot!
After all, you can’t
score if you don’t
shoot!
Stoppages
and restarts, such
as free kicks or throw-ins
are another great
opportunity to catch
the defense off guard
and create a good
scoring chance. The
same can be said for
a quick counter-attack
following a turnover.
Teach your team to
act quickly and realize
when they get an opportunity.
Take shots and exploit
the defense when it
is at it’s weakest.
The goals will eventually
follow.
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