Quick answer
You can do effective floorball shooting drills at home with a smooth surface, a goal or a wall, a pack of balls and a net to catch misses. Start with stationary wrist shots from 4 m, add targets, then move to drag shots, receive-and-shoot and rebound drills. The 12 drills below take about 5 minutes each, so a 30–40 minute session covers 6–8 of them. Count your shots and your hits every time.
Key takeaways
- You do not need a hall. A garage, driveway, garden or basement with a smooth surface works.
- The core setup is a goal, a surface, a net to stop stray balls and plenty of balls.
- Pick 6–8 drills per session and rotate through all 12 over a week.
- Count shots and target hits. What you measure improves.
- Safety first: check what is behind and beside the goal before you shoot.
- Keep every backswing and follow-through below waist height.
What do you need for a home shooting zone?
Four things: a surface the ball slides on, a goal or target, a way to stop missed balls, and balls. Better Floorball is a Swedish brand with its own products and no middlemen, so prices stay low. The gear is designed in Sweden, tested for maximum durability and used by some of the world's best floorball players.
| Setup | Contents | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit | Goal 160 x 115 cm + shooting pad 120x60 cm | €199 | Starting out |
| Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit Pro | Goal + shooting pad 145x70 cm | €219 | Bigger surface |
| Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit Tiles | Goal + 0.9 m² tiles | €209 | Tiles instead of a pad |
| Extreme Floorball Shooting Kit Tiles XL | Goal + 1.6 m² tiles | €279 | Receive-and-shoot space |
Add a net to catch misses: the Extreme Backstop Net 5x2,5 m (€129) or the larger Extreme Safety Net 7,5x2,6 m (€139). The tiles in the kits are Made in Europe. See the goal and backstop collection for nets.
The 12 drills
Each drill lasts about 5 minutes. Do all shots with the stick below waist height and the ball below knee height.
Drills 1–4: technique
- Stationary wrist shot. From 4 m, 4 sets of 6 shots at the whole goal, 30 seconds rest. Cue: weight from back to front foot.
- Load and release. Press the blade into the floor, feel the shaft bend, then shoot. 3 sets of 8. Watch for: standing upright.
- Drag and shoot. Pull the ball 70 cm sideways, then shoot. 3 sets of 8 per side. Cue: one smooth motion.
- Backhand shot. From 3 m, 3 sets of 8 with the back of the blade. Cue: ball close to the body.
Drills 5–8: accuracy
- Three targets. With the Extreme Floorball Shooting Targets (€34) on the goal, 10 shots at each. Score out of 30.
- Corner rotation. Shoot the four corners in order, 5 times round (20 shots).
- Goalie-target gaps. With the Extreme Floorball Goalie (€129.95), aim only for the gaps. 3 sets of 10.
- Distance ladder. 5 shots each from 3, 4, 5 and 6 m. Move back only with 3 hits out of 5.
Drills 9–12: game speed
- Receive and shoot. Pass to a wall or passer, receive and shoot within two touches. 4 sets of 6.
- Rebound shot. Shoot, follow, and shoot the rebound. 4 sets of 5.
- Dribble-and-shoot. Dribble 3 m, cut sideways and shoot. 4 sets of 5 per side.
- Tired finish. After 30 seconds of fast stickhandling, take 8 shots. Compare the hit rate.
Coach Erik's tip: Fill a bucket or a box with 30–50 balls before you start. If you have to stop and collect after every few shots, you lose rhythm and take far fewer shots. A Floorball 50-Pack (€89) lets you shoot a full round and collect once.
How should you plan a week of drills?
| Day | Drills | Time | Shots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | 1, 2, 5, 6, 8 | 30 min | about 80 |
| Day 2 | Rest or stickhandling only | 15 min | 0 |
| Day 3 | 3, 4, 7, 9, 12 | 35 min | about 90 |
| Day 4 | Rest | - | 0 |
| Day 5 | 9, 10, 11, 5, 12 | 35 min | about 100 |
| Weekend | Free play, small games with friends | 30 min | As you like |
This is a guide, not a rule. Young players should stay near the lower numbers. For more technique, see how to improve shooting accuracy and floorball training at home.
How do you make it safe?
Safety is part of the plan. Floorballs are light, but fast shots can still break glass or hit people. Place the goal in front of a net or a wall, keep other people and pets behind you, and warm up your wrists and shoulders for 3–5 minutes. A net also saves the time you would spend chasing balls.
How do you progress these drills over four weeks?
Twelve drills are plenty, so the progression is about the numbers, not about adding more drills. Keep a notebook and add one change each week.
| Week | Shots per session | Change | Check |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 60 | Learn each drill at half speed | Clean technique on every shot |
| 2 | 80 | Add targets in the corners | Hits per 10 shots |
| 3 | 100 | Add a run-up or a pass before the shot | Shots on target stay the same |
| 4 | 100 | Shoot at full tempo, 2 sets of 50 | Compare week 1 and week 4 accuracy |
Take one day a week with no shooting at all. Forearms and wrists need rest, and the technique often feels better the day after.
How do you track your shooting?
Count every session: total shots, shots on target, and shots in the corners. A simple tally in your phone is enough. After two weeks, you will see which of the 12 drills gives you the best accuracy and which one feels hardest. Spend your next block on the weakest one. Most players I coach improve fastest when they stop repeating the drills they enjoy and focus on the ones that feel awkward.
Common mistakes
- Shooting without a net. Fix: add a backstop or practise in a closed space.
- Shooting too much of one type. Fix: rotate the 12 drills across the week.
- No targets. Fix: add three targets or tape squares.
- Not counting. Fix: write shots and hits on a card.
- Collecting balls after every shot. Fix: use 30–50 balls per round.
- Too much power too early. Fix: practise at 70 percent effort until you hit 6 of 10.
FAQ
What do I need for floorball shooting drills at home?
A smooth surface (a shooting pad or tiles), a goal or a wall, plenty of balls and a net to stop misses. Targets are a useful extra for accuracy.
How long should a home shooting session be?
30–40 minutes is enough for 6–8 drills and 80–100 shots. Younger players should stay near 30 minutes and take breaks.
Can I shoot in a small space?
Yes, with a pad and a short distance of 3–4 m. Use wrist shots and snap shots, avoid slap shots and place a net behind the goal.
How many shots should I take per week?
Most players improve with three sessions of 60–100 focused shots. Count the shots and the target hits and increase the numbers gradually.
Do I need a shooting pad or tiles?
One of them helps a lot, because the ball slides and you can feel the shaft load. A pad is portable, while tiles give more space for moving and receiving.
How do I keep home shooting safe?
Place the goal in front of a net or wall, keep people and pets behind you and check what is beside and behind the goal. Keep the stick below waist height.
Summary
With a goal, a smooth surface, a net and a pack of balls, you can run all 12 drills in a garage or garden. Rotate technique, accuracy and game-speed drills, keep count of your hits and put safety first. More ideas are in the Floorball Shooting hub, and you can follow us on Instagram @better_floorball.
