How to Finish in Soccer

Great finishing combines composure, placement and quick decisions. Aim for the corners, shoot early, and practice finishing from all angles with both feet.

Finishing types

FinishWhen
Side-foot placementClose range, accuracy
Laces driveDistance and power
One-touch finishCrosses and cutbacks
ChipKeeper off the line
HeaderCrosses in the box

Tips

  • Pick a corner before you shoot.
  • Keep your head over the ball to stay low.
  • Follow up for rebounds.
  • Practice with your weaker foot.

Frequently asked questions

Where should I aim?

Low corners are hardest to save.

Power or placement?

Placement usually beats power.

How can I score more?

Get into the box and finish early.

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Sam Ayed
Sam Ayed

Sam Ayed is a soccer player, coach and lifelong sports enthusiast. As the editor of Sportmentary, he writes and reviews the site's guides, checks rules content against the official rulebooks of each sport's governing body, and keeps pages updated when those rules change.

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