Wide Finishing

Improve attacking movement, combination play, and finishing from wide areas.

• Set up the drill as shown in the diagram, using cones to guide the striker’s movement pattern. • Position a feeder (coach or teammate) near the edge of the penalty box. • Two wide starting positions should be available, allowing for finishing opportunities from both flanks. • The striker starts in a wide position and receives a pass from the feeder. • The striker plays a 1-2 combination with the feeder before driving toward goal. • The striker then finishes with a shot on goal. • After the first finish, the striker quickly transitions to the opposite side for a second finishing opportunity (if an extra feeder/helper is available). • The second finish requires an aggressive change of pace to simulate reacting to a second-ball opportunity.