Two-Footed Finishing
Ten balls in an arc about 8 big steps from goal. Your child shoots for the corners, right foot then left.
At a glance
- A goal (or two jumpers), and 10 balls in an arc 8 big steps out, some straight on, some wide. Or one ball: fetch it between goes.
- Your child starts at a ball straight in front and shoots for a corner. Next ball, other foot: right, left, right, left.
- Pick the corner before each shot, then commit to it.
- Count the goals out of 10, and how many came from the practice foot.
- Progress 1: You go in goal, with your hands below your waist.
- Progress 2: Same, and your child calls the corner out loud before each shot.
If it's not working: Place the balls closer, about 6 big steps from goal, and straight in front of it.
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Ten balls in an arc about 8 big steps from goal, straight on and from the sides. Shoot for a corner with the right foot, move to the next ball and shoot with the left, and keep alternating. Pick the corner before each shot.
Full details: set up, how to play, tips
Set up
- Place 10 balls in an arc about 8 big steps from the goal, some straight in front and some out to the sides.
Garden, park.
How to play
- Your child starts at a ball straight in front, shoots for a corner, then moves to the next ball and uses the other foot: right, left, right, left.
- Pick the corner before each shot, then commit to it.
- Count the goals out of 10, and how many came from the practice foot.
Make it easier
- Place the balls closer, about 6 big steps from goal, and straight in front of it.
- Side-foot it into the goal instead of striking it hard.
Make it harder, step by step
- You go in goal, with your hands below your waist.
- Same, and your child calls the corner out loud before each shot.
Three things to say
- Same technique on both feet. Practising your practice foot now pays off in games.
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
Total scored out of 10 and practice-foot goals. Last time and this time. Only ever compared with their own earlier go, never with anyone else's. Saved on this device only.