11/11/25

Ruthless Runs & Cold-Blooded Finishing

In this Finishers Feast session, we focus on one of the most important finishing scenarios for attacking players — sprinting into the box, keeping control at high speed, and executing a composed finish across the goal.

Top attackers know that many scoring opportunities come from through balls or quick runs in behind. The ability to dribble at full pace, maintain tight control, and finish with precision separates good forwards from elite finishers. In this video, we break down the technique and decision-making behind this high-level skill.

What You’ll Learn:

  • How to dribble effectively at full speed without losing control

  • Body positioning and timing for explosive runs into the box

  • Why finishing across the goal increases scoring percentage

  • Reading the goalkeeper’s movement and exploiting the near-post rush

  • How to maximize finishing efficiency in real match situations

Drill Set Up:

  • Begin on the weak side of the 18 (Right footed players on the left, left footed players on the right)

  • Take 10 steps directly backwards and set down the 1st cone.

  • Turn & face the near post, take 6 steps and place down 1 cone.

  • Walk another 6 steps or till you reach the 18 and set down 1 cone.

  • Walk across the 18 4 steps and set down the last cone.

Drill Directions:

  • Dribble from the 1st cone you set up to the 2nd cone.

  • Send the ball with 1 touch into the 18-yard box, through the gate.

  • Take 1 touch and finish across the goal for 15 reps.

  • After 15 reps - repeat the same steps but this time finish with 1 touch.

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