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Finishing & ShootingDribbling & Beating DefendersDecision MakingIntermediateAdvancedFocused Drill
Winger Finishes: The Slow-Fast Explode
5-10 minutes Solo, Partner, Group 1 soccer ball, 4 cones, 1 large goal
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Goal
Master the change of pace to catch a 'defender' flat-footed and finish accurately against the far post.
Setup
Create a 2x2 yard cone grid at the corner of the penalty box. Start with the ball 5 yards outside the grid.
Drill Instructions
1. Approach the grid slowly using small, controlled touches with the inside of your foot. 2. Just as you reach the cones, use the outside of your foot to 'explode' the ball diagonally toward the center of the field. 3. Look up immediately and strike the ball into the far post with your second touch.
Coach Tip
Exaggerate the slow-to-fast transition; the slower you start, the more effective your burst will be.
Avoid
Taking too many touches after the explosion—try to shoot on your very next step.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Remove the cone grid and focus purely on the change of speed in an open area before shooting.
Make it harder
Add a second defender (cone or mannequin) in the center of the box to act as a hurdle for the shot path.
Court diagram coming soon
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Setup
Create a 2x2 yard cone grid at the corner of the penalty box. Start with the ball 5 yards outside the grid.
Drill Instructions
1. Approach the grid slowly using small, controlled touches with the inside of your foot. 2. Just as you reach the cones, use the outside of your foot to 'explode' the ball diagonally toward the center of the field. 3. Look up immediately and strike the ball into the far post with your second touch.
Goal
Master the change of pace to catch a 'defender' flat-footed and finish accurately against the far post.
Coach Tip
Exaggerate the slow-to-fast transition; the slower you start, the more effective your burst will be.
Avoid
Taking too many touches after the explosion—try to shoot on your very next step.
Adjust on the fly
Make it easier
Remove the cone grid and focus purely on the change of speed in an open area before shooting.
Make it harder
Add a second defender (cone or mannequin) in the center of the box to act as a hurdle for the shot path.
Watch the Drill
Court diagram coming soon
Listen to your Coach
Coach Carter
A short spoken walk-through of this drill.
Ready to train?
Add this drill to your Active Drills to start tracking time and progress.
AI Coach feedback
Upload or record a clip of yourself on this drill and your AI coach will spot what's working and what to fix next.