First-Time Volley

Objective

Strike a moving ball cleanly on the volley with accuracy and power.

Equipment

• Balls
• Goal

Instructions

1. 1

   A server stands 8 yards to the side of the shooter, level with the penalty spot.

2. 2

   Server tosses or drives the ball across the face of goal at waist height.

3. 3

   Shooter meets the ball first-time and volleys toward goal.

4. 4

   Rotate server and shooter every 5 attempts.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Plant foot pointed at goal; strike foot turned slightly down.
• ✓ Keep eyes on the ball through contact — do not look at goal early.
• ✓ Stay balanced; do not lunge at the ball.

Variations

• → Add a goalkeeper for realistic finishing pressure.
• → Deliver the ball as a dropping cross from a wider angle.