Shooting in football is when an attacking player kicks the ball towards their opponents goal with the intent of scoring. The goal of ball movement and possession in soccer is to create opportunities to shoot the ball and score a goal. A shot on target or shot on goal is a shot that enters the goal or would have entered the goal if it had not been blocked by the goalkeeper or a defender). There are different types of shots in football, including:

• Instep Drive: This is one of the most common shots in football, where the player strikes the ball with the top part of their foot or laces to create power and accuracy.

• Bending Shot / Curl / Trivela: This shot involves using the inside or outside parts of the foot to create a curve or bend in the ball. It requires the player to kick the sides of the ball at an angle).

• Chip Shot / Lob: This shot focuses on getting the ball to a certain amount of vertical height, where the goalkeeper cannot reach it, and then have it come back down again into the goal. It requires a certain amount of technique and precision).

• Header: This is when the player hits the ball with their head. It is sometimes necessary when the ball is too high to control with the feet or chest. These types of shots are usually used most in free kicks, corner kicks, and shots on goal).

To shoot the ball in football, the player needs to be aware of opposing defenders and take the shot only when the defense opens up. The player should plant their supporting foot beside the ball to gain stability and point their planted foot in the direction they want the ball to go to guide their aim. They should hit the ball with the top of their foot or laces, lock their ankle to create power through their striking foot, and follow through with their shooting leg in the direction they aimed the ball.