Instructions

• Prospect lines up with a soccer ball placed on the penalty spot (12 yards from goal)

• Prospect will shoot on goal using maximum effort

• Prospect will attempt to shoot as fast as possible down the middle of the goal

• Prospect gets 3 attempts with each foot (Strong and Weak foot)

• Only the fastest shot for each foot will be recorded and used

Measures: Power, Finishing, Technique, Weak Foot

Measurement Units: Miles per hour (mph). Displayed to the nearest tenth of a mile. 0.0

Measured by: Radar Gun

Why it’s important: Fast shots lead to more goals. Faster shots give goalkeepers less time to react. The Shot Speed drill measures a prospect’s ability to generate speed on an attempt at goal. The speed and force behind a shot make it more difficult for goalkeepers to react and make a save, increasing the likelihood of the ball finding the back of the net. Prospects with strong shot power can take shots from outside the penalty area with confidence, creating additional goal-scoring opportunities.