Falling Shot - Contested Shot

Instructions

1. 1Falling shot: player loses balance but maintains ball control and releases shot
2. 2Plant pivot foot, step back while being pushed, extend arm fully
3. 3Keep eyes on goal throughout the fall - sight line critical
4. 4Release timing critical: before falling completely to ground
5. 5Use core strength to stabilize shot despite loss of balance
6. 6Practice falling forward/backward/sideways for all angles

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