Finishing In Front of the Goal
This finishing soccer drill focuses on collecting a flighted serve, knocking it to a forward, and finishing on goal.
Soccer Finishing
This finishing soccer drill focuses on collecting a flighted serve, knocking it to a forward, and finishing on goal.
Drill Setup
- Using half of a soccer pitch, set a portable goal 8 yards out from the penalty area on the right side.
- Place an 8X8 yard grid on the other side of the penalty area in line with the portable goal.
- A keeper should be in each of the two goals.
- Set Server 1 near the center circle.
- Set Server 2 in one of the corners near the main goal.
- Each server should have a supply of soccer balls.
- The remaining players start at the sideline opposite the portable goal.
- See the diagram for the field layout.
- Adjust the size based on the age and skill level of the players.
Drill Instructions
- Server 1 starts by playing a ball into the grid to Player 1.
- Player 1 times their run, collects the ball and plays into Player 2.
- Player 2 returns the ball to Player 1 who shoots on the portable side goal.
- Immediately after Player 2 returns the ball to Player 1, Player 2 peels off and makes a run to the back post of the primary goal.
- Server 2 plays a ball into Player 2 who has a shot on the primary goal.
- Player 1 switches roles with Player 2, the shooter joins the line on the sideline.
- Play quickly so there is no standing or lines.
Drill Variations
- Play flighted balls, ground balls, and bouncing balls from each of the servers.
Drill Coaching Points
- Quality first touches when receiving balls from the server.
- Get the shot on the frame.
- Focus on finishing.
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