DRILL #2 (WARM_UP)

• Line up the team close to the mid-line with as many balls as possible
• Have a coach or other person standing at 25 yard line
• One at a time, have the player pass the ball to the coach/helper 
• The coach will then redirect the ball and the player needs to run onto the ball and either make a move and shoot, or take a one time shot

The main way that this drill is going to improve performance is by practicing shoots how they would appear during game situations. Rarely during a game are you going to be blessed with a ball where you are wide open in front of net with a stationary ball. Therefore, practicing with moving balls and having to adjust to how the ball is moving will help you to be ready in the game for anything. This drill can also help to practice staying low and bending the knees while running with would decrease you center of gravity which would make you less likely to fall if a player gets hit. Make sure players are locking the talocrural joint (ankle joint) while striking the ball. 

 Below are two players who chose to take a first touch to set herself up to shoot.