Striker Finishing Drill with 5 Variants
Striker Finishing Drill with 5 Variants
FINISHING DRILL
10/23/20242 min read
Setup:
A half-pitch setup with mannequins simulating defenders.
Midfielders positioned in central and half-space zones for passing options.
Strikers rotate through sequences after completing all variations.
1. One-Touch Behind the Line
Sequence:
An attacking midfielder passes to the striker.
The striker plays a one-touch pass back and immediately runs behind the defensive line (mannequins).
Midfielder delivers a through ball, considering the offside rule.
Striker takes one touch to control and another to finish on goal.
Focus: Movement timing, awareness of offside, and finishing precision.
2. Two-Touch Turn and Finish
Sequence:
A second midfielder delivers a ball to the striker positioned in the half-space with their back to the goal.
Striker uses the first touch to turn and the second touch to shoot.
Focus: Back-to-goal play, quick turning, and sharp shooting.
3. One-Touch Finish at the Post
Sequence:
Immediately after finishing the second sequence, the striker sprints to the near post.
A teammate delivers a pass from the wing, and the striker finishes with a one-touch shot.
Focus: Movement to the ball, positioning, and precision in one-touch finishing.
4. Two-Touch Finish from Opposite Half-Space
Sequence:
The striker moves to the opposite half-space and receives a pass from a midfielder.
Takes the first touch to prepare and the second to shoot on goal.
Focus: Balancing precision and power, adapting to passes from different angles.
5. One-Touch Finish from the Far Post
Sequence:
The striker completes the fourth sequence and moves quickly to the far post.
A teammate delivers a low-driven cross from the wing for a one-touch finish.
Focus: Quick recovery, positioning for crosses, and executing under time pressure.
Key Coaching Points:
Movement: Striker should time runs carefully to avoid offside and ensure optimal positioning.
Technique: Emphasize controlled touches for preparation and quick, accurate finishes.
Awareness: Striker must constantly scan the field to anticipate passes and defenders.
Variety: Encourage diverse finishes (inside foot, laces, volleys) depending on the ball's position and speed.
Progression Options:
Add live defenders for increased pressure.
Vary passing angles or introduce aerial crosses.
Place target zones in the goal for precision-focused finishing.
This dynamic drill builds essential striker skills, fostering versatility and confidence in front of goal.
