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FINISH LIKE FERNANDO TORRESSpeed, accuracy and intelligence – three deadly skills for a forward, which this exercise can help you to hone in training and take out onto the pitch when matchday arrives

SET UP

Set out an area measuring 15 x 20 yards with two mini-goals at either end. Divide the players into two teams and position them in line with the halfway line, facing each other on opposing sidelines. Give a ball to each player on one of the teams.

ACTION

A1 passes the ball to B1 and follows their pass to close them down. B1 can

now dribble the ball and score at either end as A1 tries to tackle them. Once B1 has scored, they have to turn and sprint around the goal opposite to the one they put

the ball into, with A1 in pursuit. Once A1 and B1 have sprinted around the goal they rejoin their respective lines. The sequence continues.

HOW IT HELPS

This drill focuses on skills in 1 v 1 situations, decision-making, precision finishing and speed. All these skills are central to a good technical striker. Fernando Torres is one of the world’s best and if you want to emulate his game, this drill is a great place to start.

PERFORMANCE

PLAY LIKE SPAIN

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TORRES’ SHOOTING Drill No.5

B1

A1

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