U10
Shoot After a Lay-Off
Shoot after receiving a lay-off from a central player.
- Lay the ball into the shooter's path
- Shoot on the first touch
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Football finishing drills:187 you can watch in 3D
Good finishing starts before the shot, with the run and the first touch. Show that part as well as the goal.
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These drills cover shots from a pass, from a dribble and after a combination, from U6 to adult teams. Many add a keeper or a defender, so the chance looks like one from a game. Here are a few to look at, and the app has all 187, each one playing in 3D.
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U10
U12
Cut-Back from the Byline
Steal the ball, break down the wing to the end line and pull it back for a late runner in the middle of the box.
- After the steal, the first ball goes straight to the wide player so the break starts before the defenders can turn
- Carry it almost to the end line, then roll the pull-back along the grass with the inside of the foot
U10
Turn and Shoot from the Edge
Turn and shoot from the edge of the box.
- Turn on the first touch
- Shoot low and hard
U14
Hang It, Hit It
Time a run onto a ball floated from the flank and strike it out of the air before it drops, with a second forward crashing the far side for rebounds.
- Server, set the ball out of your feet with one touch, then float it to reach the striker at waist height
- Turn side-on as the ball drops and point your standing foot at the far post
U10
1v1 vs the Goalkeeper
Beat the goalkeeper in a 1v1 after a through ball.
- Take the through ball in stride
- Commit the goalkeeper
U12
Decoy Near, Finish Far
Pull the defender to the near post with a decoy run so a skidding ball from the wing finds a teammate alone beyond the far post.
- Decoy striker, sprint hard at the near post early so the defender has to go with you
- Winger, look up on the last dribble touch and hit the ball along the ground across the six-yard line
U14
Close the Shooting Lane and Block
Close the lane early and block the shot with a low, compact body shape.
- Arrive side-on so you can block with either foot
- Close the gap in short, quick steps
U16
Volley The Wide Serve
Meet the serve from the flank with a first-time volley on the weaker foot and put it across the keeper.
- Get side on early and volley with the inside of the weaker foot, not the laces, so the ball stays down
- Contact the ball at knee height with the standing foot planted beside it and the knee over the ball
179 more finishing drills are in the app, each playing in 3D with the full set-up and steps.
See all 187 finishing drills in the appWhat to coach
The first touch
Set the ball out of your feet and towards goal, so the shot comes straight after.
Look, then hit
A quick look at the keeper tells a player which corner is open.
Hit the target
Accuracy first. A low shot on target gives the keeper more trouble than a wild one.
Keeping it realistic
Add pressure
A chasing defender takes away the extra second players get in an unopposed line.
Shorter queues
Run two lines to two goals, so players take more shots and wait less.
Follow in
Ask the shooter to chase the rebound, which is where many goals come from.
Questions
What age are these finishing drills for?
U6 to adult teams, with most from U12 up. Younger groups have simple shots and races to goal.
Do I need a goalkeeper?
Not for all of them. Some use a keeper and others do not. Each drill shows its set-up in the app.
How long does a finishing drill run?
Most run for 8 to 18 minutes.
See all 187 finishing drills in the app
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