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Become CLINICAL With These Shooting Drills | 10 Finishing Exercises To Help You Score More Goals

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Become CLINICAL With These Shooting Drills 10 Finishing Exercises To Help You Score More Goals is a curated workout routine with 10 ordered actions and 10 timestamped video clips. Start with Touch, Shift and Shoot and Directional Touch and Shoot. Review the available targets, sets, coaching cues and rest for each action. Selected clips total 6 min 40 sec; rest is listed per action.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
1

Touch, Shift and Shoot

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 38 sec

Fire the ball into a rebounder or training partner, control the return pass to a dead stop for a split second to simulate freezing a defender, shift the ball at a 45-degree angle through a cone gate, and release a strike within one or two steps. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions on the right foot and 10 on the left foot.

Key points

  • Bring the rebound firmly under control with a deliberate pause
  • Shift the ball decisively at a 45-degree angle through the gate
  • Get the shot off quickly within a couple of steps before a defender can block

Common mistakes

Rushing the initial control touch or taking too many extra prep touches before shooting.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
2

Directional Touch and Shoot

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 38 sec

Play the ball into the rebounder and take the first touch directly through the cone gate in one fluid motion without stopping the ball, setting up a shot within a few steps. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions on the right foot and 10 on the left foot.

Key points

  • Take the directional touch in one fluid motion straight through the gate
  • Weight the touch so the ball stays in the optimal shooting pocket
  • Strike cleanly on target within one to two strides

Common mistakes

Touching the ball too far ahead, allowing a goalkeeper or defender to smother it.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
3

Touch in Stride and Finish

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 37 sec

Play the ball into the rebounder or partner at an angle so the return enters the forward space, collect the ball in full stride through a reference gate, and finish on the second touch. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions on the right foot and 10 on the left foot.

Key points

  • Pass into the rebounder at an angle to create forward return momentum
  • Take the first touch smoothly in your running stride without breaking pace
  • Strike the ball firmly into the corner with the second touch

Common mistakes

Decelerating to control the ball rather than driving forward in full stride.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
4

First-Time Finishing

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 41 sec

Play an angled pass into the rebounder while making a forward run, and strike the incoming rebound first-time without taking any preliminary touches, guiding the ball into the corners. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions on the right foot and 10 on the left foot.

Key points

  • Time your run to meet the return pass at optimal striking distance
  • Lock ankle and use the inside of the foot to place the ball into corners
  • Keep upper body balanced over the ball to prevent skying the shot

Common mistakes

Taking an unnecessary touch under pressure or leaning back, sending the ball over the crossbar.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
5

Angled First-Time Finish

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 29 sec

Position with the goal across your shoulder and the rebounder to your side; pass into the board, wrap your hips around the incoming ball, and sweep an angled first-time strike on target. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions on the right foot and 10 on the left foot.

Key points

  • Maintain body orientation with the goal across the shoulder
  • Rotate hips dynamically around the ball at the moment of contact
  • Steer the ball across the face of the goal toward the far post

Common mistakes

Failing to open hips sufficiently, resulting in dragged or sliced shots off target.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
6

Quick-Feet Dribble and Shoot

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 34 sec

Navigate through a tight two-cone gate spaced one step apart with rapid footwork, push the ball out of your feet, and immediately release a strike within one or two strides. Suggested extracted target: 10 repetitions per foot.

Key points

  • Use light, rapid touches to negotiate the narrow cone gate
  • Push the ball just far enough to clear your feet without over-hitting
  • Step directly from the dribble exit into your shooting stride

Common mistakes

Taking an oversized exit touch that gives defenders time to recover and block.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
7

Through Ball Diagonal Run and Finish

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 44 sec

Play a 45-degree angled pass into a rebounder at the edge of the box, make an explosive diagonal run across the penalty area onto the ball, and drive a low shot across the face of goal. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions on the right foot and 10 on the left foot.

Key points

  • Accelerate immediately after playing the pass into the rebounder
  • Take a positive touch on the diagonal run to line up the far post
  • Target the strike across the goalkeeper toward the far side netting

Common mistakes

Shooting near post where the goalkeeper has smaller angles to cover, rather than aiming across goal.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
8

Back-to-Goal Spin and Shoot

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 42 sec

Receive a pass with your back to goal in front of an arrowhead cone marker, spin sharply past the simulated defender, and unleash a shot within two to three strides. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions on each side/foot.

Key points

  • Cushion and redirect the ball in one turning motion around the cones
  • Maintain low center of gravity while pivoting on the plant foot
  • Release the strike within two to three strides before defensive recovery

Common mistakes

Spinning too wide of the target or taking extra settling touches after the turn.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
9

Over-the-Shoulder Control and Finish

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 48 sec

Receive an aerial ball arriving over your shoulder, bring it under control in stride with one touch, and finish cleanly with the second touch. Coach prescribes 10 repetitions receiving with each foot.

Key points

  • Track the flight of the ball over the shoulder while continuing forward momentum
  • Softly cushion the ball into the forward running path with the first touch
  • Strike decisively with the second touch past the goalkeeper

Common mistakes

Letting the ball bounce awkwardly without cushioning, or breaking stride to look back.

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=0u8kPwXXsLA
AuthorYouTube creator
10

First-Time Air Volleys

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 0 secEst. duration: 49 sec

Strike an aerial rebound directly out of the air first-time without letting it hit the ground, keeping your chest over the ball to drive it on target beneath the crossbar. Suggested extracted target: 10 repetitions per foot.

Key points

  • Get your knee and chest over the ball at the moment of contact
  • Lock ankle and strike through the center of the ball
  • Prioritize hitting the target with power rather than over-aiming for corners

Common mistakes

Leaning backward and slashing across the ball, sending the volley over the bar.

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