Finishing Drills Friday, 02 January 2009 21:54 Written by Administrator

Below are listed general key coaching points for soccer finishing technique.  These should be taught alongside the finishing coaching points listed in the drills and activities:

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General Key Coaching Points

• Ensure head and body over the ball at the point of contact.
• Keep your eyes on the ball and arms out for balance (In particular the opposite arm to the foot striking the ball).
• Non-kicking foot should be positioned next to the ball pointing towards the area where you want to shoot.
• Strike through the middle of the ball with a firm ankle and with the striking foot at a right angle.
• Strike through the mid-line of the ball.
• Follow through straight to develop power and accuracy.
• Approach the ball at a slight angle to ensure the hips are transferred through the ball.
• Toes pointed towards the ground with ankle locked.
• Keep heady steady throughout.
• Shoulders over the ball.
• Follow through the shot for rebounds.