Crossing and Finishing with Agility

Posted on March 4, 2013 by Michael Saif

By Daniel Severn This week the focus is on scoring goals from crosses. I have added in some ladders and need for short sprints to help improve the players’ agility and explosiveness. During this exercise the players will be in … Continue reading →

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Paired Technical and Conditioning Circuit, with Finishing

Posted on January 21, 2013 by Michael Saif

By Daniel Severn This exercise focuses on many key aspects of the game; first time passing, the volley pass, shielding the ball, aerial control, through balls and crossing and finishing. You can also incorporate your goalkeeper(s) into this practice very … Continue reading →

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Developing Anaerobic Endurance and Finishing Skills with a Simple 2 v 2 v 2 Small-Sided Game

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Justin Cresser Author of Total Soccer Conditioning: A Ball Orientated Approach I was speaking to a coach earlier in the season and he said his team was playing really well but was having problems finishing. I thought to myself: “that’s … Continue reading →

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Functional Training for Strikers and Attacking Midfielders: Short Sprints, Quick Turns and Finishing on Goal

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Michael Saif

By Justin Cresser As mentioned several weeks back in our article entitled ‘Functional Training of The Centre Midfielder’, every so often we will present position-specific conditioning exercises. Today’s article focuses on strikers and attacking midfielders. One of the most difficult … Continue reading →

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