Finishing & Shooting in Soccer

80 free videos on technique, drills and tips, each tagged by level

What coaches agree on

  • Where your foot meets the ball sets its flight: strike through the middle for a straight, driven shot, and across the side of the ball to make it curl.
  • Lock your ankle and keep your toes pointed down so the striking foot stays rigid at contact — that firm surface is what makes the ball come off cleanly.
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  • Plant your non-kicking foot beside the ball, about six inches away, with the toes pointing where you want the ball to go — the shot follows that foot.

Common mistakes

  • Trying to smash the ball as hard as you can instead of placing it, which trades away the accuracy that actually beats the keeper.
  • Taking a set-up touch that leaves the ball stuck under your feet, so there is no room to swing into the strike.
  • Leaning back as you strike, which lifts the ball over the bar and drains the power out of the shot.
How I Coach this FINISHING technique | Soccer Training
Intermediate
How I Coach this FINISHING technique | Soccer Training

Reviewer Watch a real player get coached through the exact fix - excellent.

Moderator A real 1-on-1 coaching session specifically on finesse finishing technique (planting foot position, hip orientation, timing the turn), modeled on Lamine Yamal's side-netting finish. Couldn't be more squarely about this sub-skill.

3.8
4 ESSENTIAL SHOOTING TECHNIQUES EXPLAINED
Beginner
4 ESSENTIAL SHOOTING TECHNIQUES EXPLAINED

Reviewer One of the clearer, more complete shooting technique breakdowns in the batch.

Moderator Systematically explains four striking techniques (power/driven, curling, traveller, knuckleball) covering planting foot, contact area, and follow-through for each.

3.7
6 Ways to Kick a Soccer Ball (Beginner Shooting Guide)
Beginner
6 Ways to Kick a Soccer Ball (Beginner Shooting Guide)

Reviewer Really well explained — you can feel exactly what to fix in each shot type.

Moderator Explicitly a beginner shooting guide covering laces strike, curl inside/outside, composed finish, chip, and scoop chip with a live demo for each.

3.6
Learn This Elite Finishing Method | The One Step Finish Tutorial
Intermediate
Learn This Elite Finishing Method | The One Step Finish Tutorial

Reviewer Well-drilled progression with real match tape to back it up - genuinely useful finishing work.

Moderator This is squarely about finishing - the whole video is built around minimizing touches between setup and strike, exactly what elite finishing under pressure looks like. Good structured progression from stationary to moving ball to different angles.

3.6
How To Curl The Ball | Step By Step Bending Shooting Tutorial
Advanced
How To Curl The Ball | Step By Step Bending Shooting Tutorial

Reviewer This is real coaching - precise, technical, and correct.

Moderator A complete technique breakdown of curling/bending a shot - run-up angle, planting foot, contact point on the ball, follow-through. This is a shooting technique variant, squarely in scope for finishing & shooting.

3.6
5 Essential Shooting Drills Every Player Should Master
Intermediate
5 Essential Shooting Drills Every Player Should Master

Reviewer Clear, progressive shooting drills with set reps for each foot — genuinely useful.

Moderator Five shooting drills laid out one by one — stationary shot, rolling shot, move-to-shot, cut-into shot — all squarely about finishing/shooting with both feet, corners, moving balls. This IS the sub-skill.

3.6
Want to master the finesse shot? ⚽️🎯 It's one of my ...
Beginner
Want to master the finesse shot? ⚽️🎯 It's one of my ...

Moderator Full walkthrough of the finesse shot. Body square across the pitch along the 6- or 18-yard line, standing foot facing across instead of turning toward the target and planted just behind and to the side of the ball, inside of the foot catching the outside of the ball, then a curved follow-through so the kicking foot ends up pointing at goal. Squarely finishing and shooting.

Reviewer Properly coached finesse shot: standing foot, approach, contact and follow-through, plus a sensible way to practise it.

3.5
Beginner's guide to shooting | 5 BASIC TIPS
Beginner
Beginner's guide to shooting | 5 BASIC TIPS

Reviewer Great starting point — simple, memorable tips that actually work.

Moderator Explicit beginner shooting guide: locked ankle, follow-through, body position, run-up, and contact point — five clear, foundational tips.

3.5
SCORE MORE GOALS | 30 minute finishing football training programme
Intermediate
SCORE MORE GOALS | 30 minute finishing football training programme

Reviewer Best of the bunch — a genuine training programme with real technical reasoning.

Moderator A full 30-minute finishing programme — high-scoring zone setup, corner approach drills with variations, near-post-high/far-post-low shooting logic.

3.5
Avoid THESE finishing mistakes AND SCORE MORE
Intermediate
Avoid THESE finishing mistakes AND SCORE MORE

Reviewer One of the better finishing lessons in the set — calm, specific, useful.

Moderator Directly about finishing mistakes in the box — shooting when you shouldn't, lifting your head, lacing instead of placing, chasing top-corner glory.

3.5
Stop Missing Shots In Soccer (Fix Your Shooting Fast)
Beginner
Stop Missing Shots In Soccer (Fix Your Shooting Fast)

Reviewer Best technical breakdown of the bunch - explains the why, not just the what.

Moderator Explicitly built as a beginner shooting tutorial - technique breakdown then a wall drill routine, all shooting.

3.5
20 BEST WAYS TO SHOOT A BALL
Advanced
20 BEST WAYS TO SHOOT A BALL

Reviewer Dense, specific technique breakdowns -- learn a lot fast.

Moderator Extensive shooting technique catalogue (power shot, knuckle ball, curve, trava, swerve...) with specific plant-foot angles and contact points for each. Squarely Finishing & Shooting, explicitly framed from basic to advanced.

3.4
25 WAYS TO SHOOT A FOOTBALL OR SOCCER BALL
Advanced
25 WAYS TO SHOOT A FOOTBALL OR SOCCER BALL

Reviewer Great reference for expanding your shot repertoire.

Moderator A comprehensive catalogue of shooting techniques (power, swas, lob, chip, curve, trava, lofted, pass shot, near-post chip...) each with specific foot/body mechanics. Squarely Finishing & Shooting, one of the most thorough entries in this batch.

3.4
How to Shoot with CURVE in Soccer
Beginner
How to Shoot with CURVE in Soccer

Reviewer Great structure -- theory, progression, then game use.

Moderator Entirely dedicated to the curve shot -- a core Finishing & Shooting technique -- covering the physics (side spin), striking surface, and a beginner-to-advanced practice progression.

3.4
Why Your Shots Are Weak In Soccer (Fix Your Shooting Technique)
Beginner
Why Your Shots Are Weak In Soccer (Fix Your Shooting Technique)

Reviewer Clear, practical breakdown — good fundamentals lesson on shot power/accuracy.

Moderator Directly addresses why shots are weak, covering foot lock, swing speed, swing range for power, and guiding the foot/body for accuracy — squarely the skill.

3.4
Give me 10 minutes and I'll improve your FINISHING 30x!
Intermediate
Give me 10 minutes and I'll improve your FINISHING 30x!

Reviewer Great set of drills you can run alone with just cones and a wall.

Moderator Five solo finishing drills — target zones, 1v1-and-finish, first-time finish off a rebounder, all clearly walked through.

3.4
7 Finishing Drills To Score More Goals (Soccer Training)
Intermediate
7 Finishing Drills To Score More Goals (Soccer Training)

Reviewer Practical, well-structured drills a coach could run tomorrow.

Moderator Entirely built around finishing/shooting drills — hold-up play, combination passing into a strike, through-ball finishing, chipped/scooped finishes. Squarely about finishing and shooting.

3.4
How to SHOOT WITH CURVE in 3 Minutes
Beginner
How to SHOOT WITH CURVE in 3 Minutes

Reviewer Great progression from beginner passes to full-power curve.

Moderator Focused curve-shot lesson: contact point, beginner-to-advanced practice progression, and when to use curve in games (around a defender, from an awkward touch). Squarely on topic.

3.3
3 beginner tips for BETTER finishing in the box
Beginner
3 beginner tips for BETTER finishing in the box

Reviewer Simple, clear, and each tip explains why it matters — good beginner lesson.

Moderator Explicit beginner tips: planting foot direction, clean contact on the middle of the ball, staying calm under pressure — squarely the skill.

3.3
Best Soccer Shooting Drills for Kids (U8 U10 U12) Improve Shooting Fast
Beginner
Best Soccer Shooting Drills for Kids (U8 U10 U12) Improve Shooting Fast

Reviewer Solid coaching cues you can actually use on the training pitch - lock the ankle, get over the ball.

Moderator This is a live coaching session built entirely around shooting technique with a young player - stance, footwork into the shot, flexed foot, first touch before the strike. Every cue given is about shooting. Squarely on topic.

3.3
How to SHOOT WITH POWER in 3 Minutes
Beginner
How to SHOOT WITH POWER in 3 Minutes

Reviewer Solves the classic 'toe drags the ground' power-shot problem.

Moderator Focused power-shot lesson: plant foot placement, toe rotation to clear the ground, and when to use it in games (tight angle, long range). Squarely on topic.

3.2
Train Your Soccer Shooting Like This (Score More Goals)
Intermediate
Train Your Soccer Shooting Like This (Score More Goals)

Reviewer Good structured shooting routine with real coaching logic behind it.

Moderator Full video on shooting training against a wall - covers first touch before the shot, contact quality, and one-timers. Consistently about shooting.

3.2
3 tips to INSTANTLY improve your shooting and finishing!
Intermediate
3 tips to INSTANTLY improve your shooting and finishing!

Reviewer Simple, repeatable drills any player can go run today.

Moderator Squarely about finishing - three drills built around 'high scoring areas' in the box, placement over power, and shooting under pressure/obstacles. This is exactly the sub-skill.

3.2
Power Shot Technique | Tutorial
Beginner
Power Shot Technique | Tutorial

Reviewer Clear cues and honest about the practice required.

Moderator Squarely a power shot tutorial: explains where contact comes from (top of foot, ankle rotation for larger feet), accuracy fundamentals, and game tips (touch the ball to the side, aim for side netting). Core Finishing & Shooting content.

3.1
TOP 5 WAYS to SHOOT a Ball and SCORE MORE GOALS
Beginner
TOP 5 WAYS to SHOOT a Ball and SCORE MORE GOALS

Reviewer Clear technique + game-context for each shot type.

Moderator Five clean shooting/finishing techniques (lob, outside curve, power shot, curved shot, inside-foot finish) with explicit foot mechanics for each. Squarely on topic.

3.1
Improve Soccer Shooting Skills In 1 Session!
Beginner
Improve Soccer Shooting Skills In 1 Session!

Reviewer Solid, actionable shooting session you can actually go do.

Moderator Squarely about shooting: wall-work routine, first touch before the shot, flush contact with a locked foot, first-time finishing progressions.

3.1
5 Soccer Shooting Drills Every Striker Should Train (Score More Goals)
Intermediate
5 Soccer Shooting Drills Every Striker Should Train (Score More Goals)

Reviewer Great for running real training sessions, a bit light on the technical 'how to strike the ball' details.

Moderator Clearly structured shooting/finishing drills with rotation and progression (hold-up-and-turn, through ball, chip/scoop) - squarely about finishing in combination play.

3.1
6 AMAZING SHOOTING SKILLS for REAL GAMES
Intermediate
6 AMAZING SHOOTING SKILLS for REAL GAMES

Reviewer Good decision-making cues for each finish, just don't expect deep mechanics - it's more 'when' than 'how'.

Moderator Every one of the six moves described (reverse lob, near-post poke, juggle-over, fake far go near, pump fake, push and go) is a finishing decision in front of goal. Squarely on-topic.

3.0
10 Ways to SHOOT and Score More Goals
Intermediate
10 Ways to SHOOT and Score More Goals

Reviewer Good breadth of situational finishing reads, moderate depth per item.

Moderator Ten situational shooting/finishing techniques (reverse to near post, power to near post, lift over an outstretched leg, composure in 1v1, shooting through legs, toe poke, defender as shield) -- squarely on topic.

2.9
5 Drills for Strikers to Improve Shooting 🎯 #soccer #football ...
Intermediate
5 Drills for Strikers to Improve Shooting 🎯 #soccer #football ...

Moderator A rundown of five finishing drill categories for strikers — angles and distances, first-time finishes, turn-and-shoot, volleys, and 1v1-to-shot. Squarely a shooting and finishing training framework.

Reviewer Great menu of drills, though light on technique detail.

2.8
The 5 Best Ways to Shoot a Soccer / Football
Advanced
The 5 Best Ways to Shoot a Soccer / Football

Reviewer Good content, but the sponsor break cuts into the lesson.

Moderator Slow-motion tutorial covering power shot, curve, trava, swerve, and knuckle ball with specific mechanics for each. Squarely on topic, though it largely repeats content from the channel's other 'ways to shoot' videos.

2.8
7 WAYS to SHOOT and Score More Goals in REAL GAMES
Intermediate
7 WAYS to SHOOT and Score More Goals in REAL GAMES

Reviewer Explains the why behind each finish, not just the how.

Moderator Seven shooting/finishing situations (reverse near post, over the keeper's leg, redirecting fast crosses, near-post smash, follow-up shots) -- squarely Finishing & Shooting, same family as the channel's other videos in this queue.

2.8
8 BEST Shooting Techniques in Soccer or Football
Beginner
8 BEST Shooting Techniques in Soccer or Football

Reviewer Solid quick-reference list, but doesn't go deep on any one technique.

Moderator Runs through 8 shooting techniques (power, swerve, lob, chip, curve, travella, lofted, pass shot) with foot-contact cues for each, though it opens with a chunk of app-sponsorship content.

2.8
7 Common Soccer Shooting Mistakes (How To Fix Them Fast)
Intermediate
7 Common Soccer Shooting Mistakes (How To Fix Them Fast)

Reviewer Decent checklist of shooting principles, but stays pretty surface-level.

Moderator Despite the title claiming 7 mistakes, it's really 5 tips, but all of them are squarely about shooting: footwork, aiming for the target, bottom corners, body direction, reps. Stays on topic throughout.

2.7
7 WAYS to Improve SHOOTING for Beginners!
Beginner
7 WAYS to Improve SHOOTING for Beginners!

Reviewer Clear beginner shooting fundamentals in Spanish.

Moderator Spanish version of the common shooting mistakes content, rematar errors and fixes. Squarely about shooting.

2.7
7 Ways to Score MORE GOALS in SOCCER/FOOTBALL
Intermediate
7 Ways to Score MORE GOALS in SOCCER/FOOTBALL

Reviewer Solid situational finishing advice, game-realistic.

Moderator Covers finishing-adjacent game reading (flick, fake shot, fake run, using a defender as a shield, slides, far-post runs) -- mostly Finishing & Shooting, with a couple of items closer to movement/positioning than pure shooting technique.

2.6
5 Ways to SHOOT and Beat the Goalkeeper
Intermediate
5 Ways to SHOOT and Beat the Goalkeeper

Reviewer Good variety of finishes, could use more on how to practice them.

Moderator Squarely about finishing technique in 1v1s vs. the keeper -- chip, lob, nutmeg, early smash, outside-foot finish. On topic.

2.6
How to improve your finishing | Learn to score more goals
Beginner
How to improve your finishing | Learn to score more goals

Reviewer Decent overview, not much depth beyond the five bullet points.

Moderator Five points on finishing from a pro guest — game situations, pressure training, good first-touch setup, reading the keeper, power vs placement.

2.6
Soccer Shooting Drills to Improve Finishing Skills
Intermediate
Soccer Shooting Drills to Improve Finishing Skills

Reviewer Good structured cues here — checklist format makes it easy to actually apply.

Moderator Finishing and shooting, from a dedicated striker-training account. Right in the pocket.

2.4
Intermediate
3 Finishes Every Soccer Player Needs

Reviewer Good menu of finishes and a couple of sound cues, but it's too quick to actually learn any of them.

Moderator Three finishes in under 25 seconds: the chip, a curled placement and a low driven shot near post. Squarely finishing, with a cue or two: the key detail is locking the ankle through the back of the ball, and stay straighter when you're going near post with power.

2.3
Improve your finishing with Rashford as your teacher
Advanced
Improve your finishing with Rashford as your teacher

Reviewer Nice pro insight, but it's a chat, not a structured lesson.

Moderator An interview with Rashford about finishing, covering decision-making, first touch, and keeper positioning — relevant but more mentality/game-reading than pure strike mechanics.

2.3
Stop Shooting Weak in Soccer (Do This Instead)
Beginner
Stop Shooting Weak in Soccer (Do This Instead)

Reviewer Good single tip, just watch out — it's mostly an ad after the first 30 seconds.

Moderator Directly addresses weak shots — flexed foot, locked ankle, striking through the center of the ball, plant foot alignment.

2.1
Finishing drills for footballers: soccer shooting training tips
Beginner
Finishing drills for footballers: soccer shooting training tips

Reviewer Right basics, but a minute only has time to point at them. You'll need a proper session to get better.

Moderator Finishing and shooting tips: foot placement, getting your body over the ball to keep low shots down, following through for power, then a simple finishing progression. Squarely on shooting technique and finishing.

1.6
4 Key Techniques for Accurate Soccer Shooting
Intermediate
4 Key Techniques for Accurate Soccer Shooting

Moderator Covers body positioning, follow-through, the knuckleball strike and target practice — all squarely inside shooting and finishing.

Reviewer Good checklist of what to work on, but too rushed to actually coach you through any one of them.

1.6
16 Shooting Drills For Footballers If you want to improve 📈 ...
Intermediate
16 Shooting Drills For Footballers If you want to improve 📈 ...

Moderator A rapid run of shooting drills from an individual session, covering two types of finishing: back to goal then run and strike, and from the edge of the box striking across the goal. Squarely about finishing and shooting practice.

Reviewer Good menu of drills to steal, but a few seconds each means no coaching. You'll have to work out the technique yourself.

1.5
4 different shooting finishing techniques in soccer
Intermediate
4 different shooting finishing techniques in soccer

Moderator Four finishing techniques shown back to back — this is a finishing reel through and through, no other topics mixed in.

Reviewer Fun to watch, but too quick a cut to actually learn from — more highlight reel than lesson.

1.4