Blind-Side Shot - Screen Release
The pivot player sets a screen to block the goalkeeper's view while the shooter cuts around it to receive and shoot from the blind side. Develops screen timing, quick release mechanics, and off-ball movement coordination.
12 min
6-12 players
Advanced0.00s / 3.00s
Instructions
- 1Blind-side shot: releases from position hidden from goalkeeper
- 2Screen (PV) blocks goalkeeper's view of shooter at moment of release
- 3Timing critical - pass and shoot while screened
- 4Shooter must move quickly off screen into shooting space
- 5Don't look at goal directly - use peripheral vision and feel
- 6Ball release before goalkeeper can shift position around screen
- 7PV must maintain screen position - can't move until after shot
- 8Practice angles - 45-degree cuts work best for screen release
- 9Different release angle surprises keeper who can't track shooter
Coaching Points
- Release the moment you clear the screen — every fraction of a second matters
- PV: hold the screen until you hear the shot, then clear immediately
- Shooter: use peripheral vision to locate the goal; looking directly telegraphs the move
- Cut at a sharp 45-degree angle off the screen for the widest blind spot
- Trust your preparation — commit to the shot without hesitation off the screen