1-to-1 Finishing Session

Objective

• -Groove a repeatable finishing technique
• -Finish from different angles and services
• -Build individual shooting confidence

Setup

1. 1Goal or two mini goals with a supply of six balls.
2. 2Three shooting stations at 12 yards: left, central, right.
3. 3Coach serves from the side.

How to play

1. 1Six finishes from each station: side-foot, laces, first time.
2. 2Coach feeds along the floor, then bouncing, then in the air.
3. 3Score out of 18 and beat it next session.

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