Penalty Pressure

Objective

Build composure and consistent technique when shooting from the penalty spot.

Equipment

• Balls
• Goal

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the ball on the penalty spot (12 yards from goal).

2. 2

   Player picks a corner and strikes — no change of mind after the run-up begins.

3. 3

   Goalkeeper (or cone target) in place. Take 5 penalties then swap with a partner.

4. 4

   Track makes vs. misses across 3 rounds.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Decide where you are shooting before you start your run-up.
• ✓ Consistent, controlled run-up — not a full sprint.
• ✓ Strike with the instep for power or inside foot for placement.

Age Notes

Variations

• → Add a consequence: miss means 5 press-ups, score means partner does 5.
• → Sudden-death shootout format between two players.