No shots at goal = no goals
Shots outside the goal frame = no goals
Shots directly at the goal keeper = very slim chance for a goal
Shots where the goal keeper is not present and within the goal frame = great chance for goals.

Solution: Precision in the shot
Improvement: Power in the shot

When practicing shooting, the players must shoot as if it is under match conditions (except when warming up the goalkeeper)

Players can often be encouraged to maintain focus during shooting practice if a kind of "punishment" is included in the training. For instance if a shot outside the goal frame equals 5-10 push-ups you will probably observe a great improvement in the players shooting accuracy.

The players must master several kinds of shooting techniques - standing shots (stem shots) - jump shots - running shots - falling shots - direct shots - diagonal shots and - if possible - to be able to use both hands (which will certainly help to confuse the defense). Furthermore, the shots should be taken with either right or left foot as standing foot (or jumping leg).

Shooting exercise is not just to throw a ball toward the goal, but to improve the ability to hit precisely where intended. Before the shot is taken, the player must be quite aware where the shot must hit in relation to the goalkeeper. However the player must also be able to correct the shot in the last moment, if the goalkeeper should change position in such a way that the intended shot would be ineffective.

Unskilled players are best trained in rows. Skilled players can train their shooting by using combinations before the shot.