Finishing
1-to-1 Finishing Session
Groove a repeatable finishing technique
Groove a repeatable finishing technique. Set up the area, follow the steps and use the coaching points below.
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Under 8 to Adults
Duration
15 min
Players
1-2
Area / pitch size
Half of the penalty area
Difficulty
Beginner / Intermediate / Advanced
Equipment
Balls, Cones, Mini Goals
Coaching focus
Groove a repeatable finishing technique
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Drill diagram
Three shooting spots 12 yards out, coach feeding from the side.
- 1.Coach feeds from the side: along the floor, then bouncing, then in the air.
- 2.Player finishes. Six from each spot (left, centre, right), score out of 18.
Objective
- -Groove a repeatable finishing technique
- -Finish from different angles and services
- -Build individual shooting confidence
Setup
- 1Goal or two mini goals with a supply of six balls.
- 2Three shooting stations at 12 yards: left, central, right.
- 3Coach serves from the side.
How to play
- 1Six finishes from each station: side-foot, laces, first time.
- 2Coach feeds along the floor, then bouncing, then in the air.
- 3Score out of 18 and beat it next session.
Coaching points
- -Non-kicking foot planted beside the ball
- -Head steady and over the ball at contact
- -Pick the corner before the ball arrives
- -Follow through towards the target
Progressions
- +Add a time limit per finish
- +Coach shadows as a passive defender
Regressions
- -Move closer to goal
- -Stationary ball only
Variations
- -Weak foot round
- -Volleys and half volleys only
Common mistakes
- -Leaning back and ballooning the shot
- -Deciding the target too late
- -Snatching at the shot with a heavy first touch
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