This drill helps players develop finishing skills like Fernando Torres of Chelsea. The drill involves an attacker receiving a pass from the coach while having their back to goal, turning to beat a defender, and scoring in one of two goals placed 12 yards apart. Receiving with your back to goal and being able to turn and shoot quickly can be a surprising weapon for players. This drill allows players to practice and improve that skill.

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PLAY LIKE SPAIN
FINISH LIKE FERNANDO TORRES
Want to terrorise defenders like Chelsea’s sharp-shooting Spaniard? We have exactly the
drill you need. Accelerate, turn, pull the trigger and score, using this shooting exercise
TORRES’
SHOOTING
Drill No.1
20 yds
A1
D1
20 yds
SET UP ACTION HOW IT HELPS
Mark out an area measuring 20 x 20 A1 plays the ball into the feet of the When you receive the ball with your
yards, including a 5 x 20-yard shooting coach and follows his pass. D1 back to goal, most defenders and
zone and a 15 x 20-yard dribbling zone. chases. The coach lays the goalkeepers expect you to pass back
Position two goals at one end, 12 yards ball off to A1, who has to try where the ball came from, but you can
apart. Divide players into two groups: and beat D1 to get into nurture the ability to take the ball on
defenders and attackers. Position the the shooting zone the turn and fire off a surprise shot on
attackers on the byline between the and score in goal. It’s a great weapon to have in EVEN MORE ONLINE
goals, with the defenders lined up two either of the your arsenal, and you can work on it
yards behind. The coach stands inside goals. using this exercise. Want to learn more from the pros?
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