Lesson 4 - Shooting Accuracy and Power
Defence to Tournament Play
•Year 5
•Football
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How can we combine accuracy and power to become deadly finishers in front of goal?
Learning Objectives
- Develop shooting technique with accuracy and power using both inside foot and laces
- Apply shooting skills under pressure from defenders and goalkeepers
- Create and convert shooting opportunities through teamwork and tactical awareness
Key Outcomes
- Students will demonstrate improved shooting technique with both feet
- Students will show tactical understanding of when and where to shoot
- Students will work as a team to create goal-scoring opportunities
Equipment & Resources Required
Distributed around activity areas, pumped to correct pressure
Alternative: Size 3 balls for easier control, tennis balls for indoor practice
Positioned with adequate run-off space behind
Alternative: Cones 8 metres apart, gym benches on their sides
Mark shooting areas, channels, and target zones
Alternative: Markers, bean bags, bibs
Distinguish attackers, defenders, and wingers in activities
Alternative: Coloured bands, team identifiers
Key Vocabulary
The top part of the boot used for powerful shooting
The inside edge of the foot used for accurate passing and shooting
The non-kicking foot placed beside the ball for balance and direction
Continuing the kicking motion after contact with the ball
The goal post furthest away from where the ball is being shot
The goal post closest to where the ball is being shot
Skill Progression Pathway
Understanding where pupils are coming from and where they're going
Prior Learning
- Basic ball control with inside and outside of foot
- Understanding of accuracy over power in passing
- Experience of working in small groups and taking turns
Current Skills
- Shooting technique with inside of foot for accuracy
- Shooting with laces for power
- Creating shooting opportunities under pressure
- Tactical awareness of when and where to shoot
Next Steps
- Advanced finishing techniques including volleys and headers
- Shooting from wider angles and longer distances
- Creating and converting chances in 11v11 game situations
Milestone Indicators
Key Teaching Points
- Plant foot positioning determines shot direction and accuracy
- Inside foot for accuracy, laces for power - choose based on situation
- Quick decision making improves shooting success under pressure
- Drawing the goalkeeper creates better shooting angles
- Follow through is essential for both accuracy and power shots
- Teamwork creates better shooting opportunities than individual play
- Practice makes permanent - focus on technique over power initially
Common Misconceptions
- More power always equals better shots - accuracy is often more important
- Always aim for the centre of the goal - corners are harder for goalkeepers to save
- Taking lots of touches before shooting - often the first opportunity is the best
- Only using one foot - developing both feet doubles shooting opportunities
- Shooting from anywhere - choosing the right position significantly improves success rate
SEN Adaptations
ADHD
- Frequent activity changes, clear boundaries and rules, immediate positive feedback, movement breaks built in
dyspraxia
- Simplified technique instruction, larger balls, additional practice time, step-by-step movement cards
autism spectrum
- Clear structure with predictable routines, visual activity schedule, quiet zone available if needed
visual impairment
- Use bright coloured balls and goals, provide verbal descriptions of demonstrations, buddy system for guidance
hearing impairment
- Clear visual demonstrations, hand signals for key instructions, written activity cards available
physical disability
- Adapted shooting distances, seated shooting practice, modified goals or targets, peer support available
Cross-Curricular Links
Maths
Angles of shots, measuring distances to goal, calculating success rates and statistics
Science
Forces and motion in ball striking, trajectory and gravity effects on shots
Geography
Spatial awareness, understanding of positioning and directions on field
PSHE
Teamwork, resilience when facing challenges, celebrating success and learning from mistakes
Teacher Guidance
Positioning
Central location with clear sight lines to all activity areas, ability to move quickly between groups
Observation Focus
Technical development in shooting, decision making under pressure, teamwork and communication
Intervention Points
Poor technique causing safety concerns, lack of engagement with activity, negative interactions between students
Demonstration Notes
Use slow motion for technique teaching, exaggerate key points for visibility, involve confident students in demonstrations
Verbal Cues
- •'Plant foot pointing to target!'
- •'Choose your shot type!'
- •'Quick reaction to the rebound!'
- •'Draw the goalkeeper across!'
Safety Considerations
Space & Surface Requirements
Space Requirements
Minimum 30m x 20m playing area with adequate run-off space behind goals
Surface Check
Even grass or artificial surface, free from holes, debris, or standing water
Equipment Safety
Safety Checks
- •Goals securely anchored with safety catches engaged
- •Footballs inflated to correct pressure and checked for damage
- •Cones placed safely away from shooting lines
- •No damaged equipment used
Risk Management
Key Risks
- •Ball strikes to face or body
- •Collisions between students during shooting
- •Trips or falls on uneven surface
- •Overexertion in competitive situations
Risk Mitigation
- •Clear shooting directions established and maintained
- •No students positioned behind shooting areas
- •Adequate spacing between shooting stations
- •Regular rotation to prevent fatigue
- •Clear rules about physical contact
Supervision & Emergency Procedures
Supervision Points
- •Position to observe all shooting areas simultaneously
- •Monitor for compliance with safety rules
- •Watch for signs of fatigue or overexertion
- •Ensure goalkeepers are alert and positioned safely
Emergency Procedures
Stop all activity immediately if injury occurs, assess need for first aid, clear communication with other staff if required