Scoring a goal is one of the most exhilarating moments in football, but it’s also one of the hardest skills to master. Often, players miss out on scoring opportunities because of small but significant mistakes. Here are 8 common errors players make when finishing, and how you can correct them to improve your finishing skills.…
Warming-up Runs Dynamic stretching Ladder exercises Inside – outside going forward Roll – outside going forward Step – touch – step – touch going forward Cone exercise 1 cone: triangles around with roll – pull – push outside foot 1 cone: squares around with roll – pull – push outside foot – push sole forward…
Always warm-up before starting a shooting drill. Visually indicate the scoring zones by putting a cone near each post. Drill #1 – Center With 2 cones on 1 line at the center of the field, just outside the 16. The ball is between the 2 cones. Run to the second cone. Turn back to the…
Arjen Robben is widely regarded as one of the best wingers in the history of football. One of his greatest strengths was his finishing ability, which was characterized by several unique features. Firstly, Robben had an incredible ability to cut inside from the right flank and shoot with his left foot. This move, which became…
Scoop the ball, don’t kick it. Angle your body in the direction you want the ball to go.
Short sharp movements creating space. Drill #1 | 5 reps | 0:00 – 2:56 See drawing (1): With your right foot do an inside touch, then outside touch, then touch around the cones + ball. Finish with left foot into far right corner. See drawing (2): Run around the cones backwards (facing the ball). Finish…
