Target Points
A goal in a corner is 2 points, anywhere else in the goal is 1. Your child adds up their points over 10 shots.
At a glance
- A goal (or two jumpers) with a marker on the line a giant step in from each post. Your child shoots from 6 giant steps out.
- Your child takes 10 shots. A goal in a corner, between a post and its marker, is 2 points. Anywhere else is 1.
- Add up the points over the 10 shots.
- Progress 1: You go in goal and try to save the shots. A save scores nothing.
- Progress 2: Practice-foot corners count 3 points.
If it's not working: Make the corner zones wider, so more shots land in them.
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A goal with the corners marked off. The child aims for a corner and strikes. A goal in a corner is 2 points, anywhere else in the goal is 1. Ten shots, add up the points.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- A goal with the corners marked off: put a marker on the goal line about a giant step in from each post.
- Mark a shooting spot about 6 giant steps out.
Garden, park.
How to play
- Your child takes 10 shots from the spot.
- A goal in a corner (between a post and its marker) is 2 points, anywhere else in the goal is 1.
- Add up the points.
Make it easier
- Make the corner zones wider, so more shots land in them.
- Your child moves 2 giant steps closer to the goal.
Make it harder, step by step
- You go in goal and try to save the shots. A save scores nothing.
- Practice-foot corners count 3 points.
- Shrink the corners: move each marker half as far from the post as before.
Three things to say
- Aim for the corner, not the keeper.
Colts habit
Work hard: little and often beats one long go.
Both feet
Do a round with the practice foot only.
Heads up
Look up between touches.
Safety: Pick a clear, flat space, look out for traffic and hazards, and stop if anything hurts. Soft ball indoors.
My best
Points from 10 shots. Last time and this time. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.