After 4 passes are completed the ball can be played into the striker.
5 Finishing Tips Every Footballer Should Know
Before even talking about the technique, it’s important not to underestimate the importance of getting yourself into goalscoring opportunities through intelligent movement. The old adage ‘Being in the right place at the right time’ is something you often hear about the most predatory strikers on the planet.
With the first practice, we had Manchester City’s Sergio Aguero in mind, one of the best in the game for timing his runs to get across defenders to score in and around the penalty spot. Making your first movement away from the ball and the space that you want to attack helps in two ways.
Firstly, it often helps to attract the defender out – therefore creating the space for the cross to come into for you to then attack in this instance.
Secondly, the defender’s task is significantly more difficult if he cannot see the striker and the ball at the same time. Making your first movement out of the defender’s eye line and away from the ball means that for a split second the defender may have to turn his head – creating the split-second advantage needed to get free and score.
Ask any defender trying to defend against strikers that make quick, sharp runs in the penalty area, and it is tough to deal with!
2 – Open Body Shape
The second tip in our blog to help you score more goals is the ability to receive the ball with open body shape. As coaches, we try to help young players to develop their ability to twist their shoulders before receiving the ball into the ‘half turn’ position where they can see the goal.
This helps the player to in a better position to control the ball and travel forwards – with both the goal and goalkeeper in his eye line earlier as a result.
A typical example of this would be Thierry Henry in his Arsenal days – his ability to open up his body to score in the far corner of the goal was unparalleled as soon as he got himself into this position you knew instantly what was coming next.
3 – Positive First Touch
Another vital component of scoring more goals is the ability to have a positive first touch that sets up the next action. At the 2018 World Cup, 81% of the goals scored were within one or two touches – a poor first touch can, therefore, lower your chances of scoring significantly.
So how can you use your touch to set up the next action? Players should look to shift the ball out of their feet with a weighted touch that allows for the shot to follow quickly.
A key coaching point is to consider the space available to attack and position of the opponent. Is there a direction you can control the ball in to eliminate the defender or to draw the goalkeeper off his line for an easier finish? If so executing that touch to good effect is often the difference between a save and the ball hitting the back of the net.
Warm Up – Movement Prep (FIFA) (10 mins)
-Cones placed 5 meters a part for a total of 20 meters
-Movements at 50 %,increase load/% as you progress
-Movements will be done 2x each, except jog (3x) and accelerations (2x)
Continuous Movement (Phase 1)
Dynamic movements (Phase 2)
-Double step leg kicks
-Leg Swings/Opposite Hands
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Warm Up – Tiki Taka Trapping (10 mins)
Instructions:
2 Teams, one creates cirlce – Servers , other inside circle – Targets
Sequence 1 – Hook Turns when Dribbling – Outside Player Juggles, Toe Taps, Tic Tocs
Sequence 2 – Over Laps
Sequence 3 – Wall Pass – 1 Touch
Sequence 4 – Trapping, start with headers, progress to chest, thigh and feet.
Switch Servers and TargetsAfter 5 mins
Progressions:
Dribbling and Passing with Weak Foot
Coaching Points:
Body behid the ball.
Attack the Ball
Eye on the Ball, Good First Touch
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Warm up – Barcelona Challenge (10 mins)
25 x 25 yrd grid
5×5 yrd neutral zone with player in it – stationary
Instructions:
Attacking team plays ball thourghout the grid, trying to complete 3 passes
4th pass is pass to middle grid to neutral player = 1pt
Neutral player plays ball back tou to re start game
Progressions:
Defending team gains possession, make 3 passes and gain point.
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