⚽ Shooting
Colour Goals
Four mini-goals marked with different coloured cones.
Colour Goals — full pitch view
The one cue that matters
Head steady and eyes on the ball through the strike
◆Why this drill works
Four mini-goals marked with different coloured cones. Coach calls a colour — players must dribble and shoot at that colour goal. Develops reactive decision-making and shooting confidence in a non-threatening game-like format. Every player shoots every round.
▦The drill in three phases
1Setup
Starting positions — players, zones and equipment in place.
2Action
Movement begins — players run, dribble and create the pattern.
3Finish
The end action — pass, shot or outcome the drill builds toward.
Ball carrierAttackersDefendersPass / dribbleShot
▶How to run it
- Coach calls a colour. All players dribble to that goal and shoot.
- Celebrate every attempt — miss or score doesn't matter.
- Progression: call two colours — players choose which one to shoot at. First decision-making.
- Progression: split into teams. Team A scores on red and blue; Team B scores on orange and green. First to 5 wins.
- Progression: defender in each goal (just stands there — no tackling). Players must shoot around them.
✓Equipment checklist
✦Coaching points
Praise when you see
- Head steady and eyes on the ball through the strike
- Clean contact with the laces, not the toe
Correct when you see
- Leaning back and ballooning the shot over — get the body over the ball
- Snatching at the shot without setting the feet
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?Frequently asked questions
What age group is Colour Goals suitable for?
This drill suits youth. Younger players can use a bigger target or closer range; older players should add a defender and a goalkeeper to increase the pressure.
How many players do I need for Colour Goals?
This drill works well with around 10 players. With fewer, reduce the groups or rotate players through; with more, set up multiple stations so everyone stays active rather than queuing.
How long does Colour Goals take?
Allow around 3 minutes to set up and 15 minutes to run it — about 18 minutes in total. It fits well as the technical or main block of a session, leaving time for a warm-up and a game.