How to Develop Scoring Skills in Youth Soccer Players

Scoring goals is what soccer is all about. You can help your child develop the many skills that contribute to the satisfaction of scoring a goal.

Things You'll Need

  • Soccer Balls
  • Soccer balls
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Instructions

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      Set up a goal in the backyard or the basement.

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      Act as a goalkeeper. The child will enjoy shooting on you.

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      Let the child score. Although children don't want an inert goalkeeper, allowing some successful shots is a good idea.

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      Focus on the proper level. Each skill level has its specific needs and challenges.

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      Get specific. For example, have beginners, who tend to shoot right at the goalkeeper, practice shooting low and to the corners.

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      Stress both feet. Right from the start, players should be encouraged to shoot with the nondominant foot as well as the dominant foot.

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      Try different methods. As the child becomes more experienced, try different shots with different parts of the feet.

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      Remember heading. Although it is a more advanced skill, players can always practice goal scoring with headers.

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      Keep score. Children like games with points.