intermediate
    premium
    15-20 minutes
    Distribution
    Passing
    7v7
    11v11

    Goal Kick Technique

    Master striking dead balls from the 6-yard box with power and accuracy.

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    Objective

    Strike a dead ball from the 6-yard box with consistent technique, distance, and accuracy.

    Setup

    Goal, gloves, ball on the 6-yard line, target cones at 30, 40, 50 yards.

    Instructions
    1. Place ball on 6-yard line
    2. Take 3-4 step approach at slight angle
    3. Plant foot 6-8 inches beside the ball
    4. Strike through center of ball with laces
    5. Follow through high for lofted kicks
    6. Practice hitting targets at 30, 40, 50 yards
    What good looks like
    • Plant foot 6-8 inches beside the ball, pointing at the target
    • Laces strike through the centre of the ball
    • Ball travels with shape — drive or loft as intended
    • Lands in a 5-yard target zone consistently
    Common mistakes
    • Plant foot too close to the ball — slicing the strike
    • Toe-poking instead of laces
    • Leaning back, ball balloons short
    • Ignoring the target — just hitting it long
    Equipment
    Gloves
    Goal
    5-10 balls
    Target cones
    Position fit
    Goalkeeper
    Progressions
    How to make this drill harder as the player improves.

    Foundation

    Level 1

    Driven kick to a stationary target at 30 yards, 6 of 10.

    Form

    Level 2

    Lofted kick to a target at 40 yards, 5 of 10.

    Tempo

    Level 3

    Kick to a moving teammate at 35 yards, 5 of 10.

    Pressure

    Level 4

    Mix driven and lofted kicks on a coach call.

    Match Rhythm

    Level 5

    Kick under time pressure (5 seconds from setup).

    Mastery

    Level 6

    Kick into a contested zone with attackers pressing.

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