Shooting:  Shooting is an important skill, because this is the skill used to score. All players love to score a goal. Teaching the proper shooting technique will help the player to increase his changes of scoring when given the opportunity.

1) The kicking leg should be planted beside the ball.

2) The non-kicking foot should be planted beside the ball.

3) The eyes should be kept on the ball while shooting.

4) The kicker should strike the ball with the instep or laces of his kicking foot.

5) The kicker should strike the ball forcefully.

6) The kicking foot should follow through completely.

7) The player should aim for the corners.

8) Players should be told to shoot every chance they get. This puts added pressure to the defensive team.

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