Angle Adjustment Drill

A single shooter attacks from alternating acute angles on both flanks, forcing the goalkeeper to read the approach, step out to reduce the shooting angle, and adjust foot positioning before each shot.

15 min

2-6 players

Intermediate

0.00s / 5.50s

Speed Loop

Instructions

1S1 starts near 9m line on upper flank
2S1 moves dynamically toward goal to create shooting angle
3GK reads movement and adjusts positioning accordingly
4GK shifts feet to close shooting angle
5S1 shoots from acute angle
6GK blocks by moving into ball trajectory
7S1 moves to opposite left side and repeats sequence
8Focus on footwork, anticipation, and minimizing goal area

Coaching Points

Step toward the ball carrier as they approach — coming off the line reduces the shootable goal area significantly
Position on the bisector of the shooting angle, not the center of the goal — these are different spots from acute angles
Small side shuffle to track the attacker; do not turn the body sideways or you lose coverage of the far post
On acute angles, the near post is your responsibility — protect it with your body, not just your arm
After the block, immediately anticipate whether the ball stayed in play and reset for a rebound shot