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HOW TO SHOOT LIKE ROBBEN | How To Cut And Shoot Step By Step Tutorial

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Overview

Tony Show Me presents a step-by-step soccer shooting tutorial focused on scoring “cut-and-shoot” goals to the far post, inspired by Arjen Robben.

Intro / Goal of the Drill

Tony explains the aim is to recreate Robben’s technique for cutting and shooting to the far post using simple markers and equipment:

  • Cones/markers
  • Water bottles (optional markers)
  • A soccer ball

Setup (Cone Placement)

  1. Place two cones near the goal

    • Position them about 1 to 1.5 steps from the pole to represent target/aim areas.
    • Left-footed players: aim toward the far-post cone.
    • Right-footed players: mirror the setup.

  2. Place two additional cones inside/near the 18-yard box

    • Put them next to the semicircle area, about 2–3 steps apart.
    • These cones define where to keep the ball when setting up to shoot.

Tony also notes:

  • If the ball goes outside the inner cone area, the shot may become weak—and a defender could potentially block/tackle and take the ball.

Run-up (Preparation)

  • Keep the ball close to the foot during the run-up so you can react quickly if a defender challenges.
  • Use enough touches/steps as you approach to ensure you can still control the ball near defenders.

Key Movement Before Shooting (Change of Pace)

  • When you reach the defender zone (the cone area), perform a quick change of pace.
  • The idea mirrors what Robben (and Messi) do—creating a fraction of a second of space to get the shot off.

Shooting Technique (Body Position & Follow-through)

  • Body positioning during the cut:

    • Don’t stand directly facing the goal.
    • Instead, show your shoulder toward the sideline to open your leg and improve your ability to shoot toward the far post.

  • Follow-through:

    • Emphasize a strong follow-through, guiding the ball “as if” you’re pushing it to the far post.

  • Power finish:

    • After contact, twist/push the foot inward to help generate a powerful, “banger”-style finish.

Conclusion

Tony wraps up by encouraging viewers to like, share, and comment with suggestions, and thanks them for watching.

Presenter / Source

  • Tony Show Me

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