Provided by NSCAA Academy Staff member Neil Hull, this lesson plan is designed on the technical progressive methodology.

Leading with an accuracy-based warm-up, the session incorporates as much movement as possible, focusing on warming the mind and body. As the session progresses, "incremental addition of pressure" is the main focus:

1. Building from individual performance pressure

2. The physical pressure of an opponent of the player

3. High reptition of the small-sided game, focusing on technique and success

4. Culminating in a conditioned game to final game

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The overall strategic focus ultimately is to "aim small, miss small. Aim big, miss big!”

This progressive lesson plan is just one of many focused on shooting available at the Online Resource Library. There, you can also find another progressive plan posted by NSCAA DOCE Ian Barker that addresses the technical aspects of shooting and applies them to the game. Other articles or plans include:

- Shooting Technical Training posted by NSCAA Assistant DOCE Doug Williamson

- Shooting Sessions for Players of All Ages by Tony Waiters

- Passing and Shooting Exercises for ages 12-14 year olds

Neil Hull is the NSCAA State Director in Texas. Neil has coached a variety of NSCAA courses, including the National Diploma and Goalkeeping courses and in 2010, he was the NSCAA Associate Staff Coach of the year. Neil has been coaching in the US for over 12 years and 23 years worldwide, he has been involved in the sport all his life. Coach Hull has educated players at the Club, College and Olympic Development levels.

Here are a list of upcoming courses hosted in Texas. To see a full list of upcoming courses across the country, visit our Master Schedule.

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