Falling Shot - Contested Shot

Instructions

1. 1CB drives forward from center and passes to PV near the 6m line
2. 2PV receives and shifts position, then immediately returns to CB
3. 3CB moves into a contested shooting position as D1 closes in
4. 4D1 applies body contact, forcing CB off balance
5. 5CB extends arm fully and releases a falling shot before hitting the ground

Coaching Points

• Release the ball before your back foot leaves the ground — not in mid-air descent
• Extend the arm fully despite the fall; a short arm means a soft shot
• Engage the core to lock your upper body while the lower body collapses
• Keep the throwing elbow high so the ball goes over the block, not into it
• Practice controlled falls on a mat before combining with live defenders

Common Mistakes

• Releasing the ball too late — after the body is already in free-fall, losing all accuracy
• Shortening the arm extension during the fall, producing a weak shot with no pace
• Falling on the shooting arm instead of bracing the fall with the non-throwing hand
• Losing sight of the goal during the fall and shooting blind
• Core collapses before the release, causing the upper body to twist off-target