The Old SCORING Technique that's making a Comeback

[@VoaTutorials]

Marvin Ducksch from Werder Bremen uses this technique very often. I always wondered why nobody else is doing it, since he scored many great goals this way

[@thefootballfolk]

Love it mate. I’ve seen Sane do it a bunch too

[@JoBlakeLisbon]

One of the issues is that you need to be very quick to take those extra steps running arouns the ball. If you've got very little time and space most players will use their weaker foot when the window to shoot opens rather than go around the ball.

[@huston345]

@@JoBlakeLisbonI don’t think you need to be substantially quicker if you learn how to set it up appropriately.

[@sp1ros999]

who tf 😂💀

[@gabrielepuccii]

What about Vinicius

[@ELNGUYENER]

One thing Henry has said is that Mbappe is bringing it back, but also with his own spin. He open his hips as if to go far post, but goes near post instead. So whenever he bears down on goal and opens his hips, he makes the goalkeeper have to make a decision to save his near or far post

[@riyadinho6795]

mbappe has defo trademarked that finish. never seen anybody do it as consistently as him

[@abhirupan7630]

It’s legit a thing of beauty the way he does it

[@JohnSmith-zh8yl]

Henry trademarked it. Mbappe copied it.@@riyadinho6795

[@lawosluka7234]

learnt from griezmann definitely @@riyadinho6795

[@joshua7734]

This does require a lot more skill than the technique in the video

[@thomasanderson2384]

Definitely the most effective way of goal scoring. Henry's technique was OP

[@thefootballfolk]

So true!! 🙌

[@sebfox2194]

I started doing this in the 90s. My original inspiration was Dennis Bergkamp. The way he could effortlessly open up his body, and sidefoot bend the ball into the top corner was legendary. Henry was also great at this, and I used to copy the way he cut the ball from left to right with the outside of his foot before immediately bending the ball into the far corner.

[@gabrielpirry]

In the Arsenal 5 - 0 C. Palace match done in 20/1/24 Martinelli scored the last 2 goals with this precise technique, good video.

[@jotarokujo9587]

I noticed Mbappé does this extremely often on the left. It’s basically his go to way for scoring goals. Getting in that left side of the box and shooting with his body positioned that way

[@user1.17]

My favourite was the one against Barca when he scored a hattrick

[@rentboys78-qk8tp]

and when keepers predict it then he just blasts it near post

[@thefootballfolk]

He’s so good at it 👌

[@StoutProper]

Yeah he’s copied Henry

[@DavidPortugueseGAMER]

​@@StoutProperIt's called learning and mastering a technique mate.

[@gerghghherb880]

Having grown up watching Henry do this every week, its kind of funny that this is seen as some kind of forgotten art. To me it seems obvious that its an incredibly efficient way of scoring. Watching you break down "kick the ball in the far corner" as if no one had thought of it or tried it is hilarious

[@holychild2581]

One criticism I'd have is that Henry and Haaland have the luxury of being one of the fastest players of their respective times. On Haaland's goal, the average striker might not have enough time to cut across the ball like that because the defender would be closer to them. Although this technique can be fruitful, it is still important not to neglect your weaker side. Make sure you have the time and space to open up like this before doing so.

[@ukahchiagoziem570]

On Henry's return to Arsenal vs Leeds he scored like this and he wasn't at his quickest.

[@zps5322]

By FAR the easiest to understand training content on KZbin. So so simple yet extremely effective. Absolute gold mine of a channel for beginners and for experienced players trying to improve their weaknesses.

[@bravothedog001]

Love watching and listening to how strikers think. Funny how defenders are mostly neglected when it comes to tutorials. Asking as one can you help with a bit of defending especially for centre backs

[@thefootballfolk]

It’s good insight as a centre back 🙌 I will touch a little on defending in the future. Trouble is, I’m not very good at it 😂

[@aleagueshortsfc]

Agreed

[@daynecarmichael]

To be a top defender awareness is important, positioning being in the right places to cut off angles, potential killer passes but the real gem is you already said.. watching an understanding How top attackers thinks.. that key to a being a top defender u have to able to think like them, think for them, know what they'll do in a moment

[@-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-]

​@@thefootballfolkThat's the thing with defending, I've never seen a video that explains it well, maybe it's because there's no right answer on what to do in different situations, only general rules that are incomplete

[@uuh4yj43]

​@@-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_-.-_- well yeah defending is not really about technique or skills(those help), its about awareness, physical ability, smarts and coordination. all of which are kind of hard to teach or even put into words in a 7 minute yt video. there is also the fact that defenders in any sport are at a disavantage compared to scorers since sometimes its just a game of probability and is very much influenced by scheme and teammates in a way sometimes scoring isnt.

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

The problem is, once I realized this was how one of my friends (in 5 aside) was scoring, when it was my turn in goal, I always knew how he planned to shoot and drew him into it and saved it every time.

[@ordenax]

Maybe your friends want good enough to realise he can sometimes drag the ball with him and then score on the near side after beating the GK

[@TheCompleteGuitarist]

@@ordenax maybe, the shot can become predictable though probably easier in 5 aside, smaller goal.

[@CertifiedBoii_8]

@@TheCompleteGuitarist true, 5 a side needs power, this type of shots can be saved easily since the goal is small too.

[@sebfox2194]

​@@TheCompleteGuitarist The problem you have described isn't inherently related to this specific type of shot though. The issue is that any move or shot will become predictable if you use it too often, and don't vary what you are doing enough to remain unpredictable. I use this shot fairly often, but I mix it up by going high and low, far post and near post, as well as using a variety of other types of finish, such as laced power shots, chip shots, fake shots, toe pokes, or whatever fits the situation. So, defenders and keepers have a hard time predicting what I'm going to do. The shot itself is not inherently predictable. The thing that is predictable is the person who doesn't vary what they are doing enough.

[@hcherni]

He can just switch it up, then, he has half the goal again cos the keeper blocks the other one

[@alvisonsanasam08]

That Cavani goal against Portugal was insane with this technique 🔥❤️

[@TheGeraldinator]

If the keeper cheats and tries to dive to that far side you can fake and go near post. Hazard was a master at that. Opening up like he was going for a far post finesse and actually finishing near post with power. Caveat is that you have to really sell the far post shot and wait for the keeper to fall for you going far

[@Idiomeme_com]

Mbappe

[@arianatorbutera9152]

I've seen Vini Jr do this many times, now that you explain it it makes a lot of sense! What a great technique

[@jayhovasim]

You have to remember that in order to pull this off, you need to have room to run in behind and the pace to then have time to pull this off without pressure from a defender. That's why Henry and Haaland score(do) so many of those

[@billno9984]

I am actually strong at my weaker or left side since I am right footed. I was using this technique to score goals without realising. It came naturally to me.

[@princelector6480]

When 'The Football Folk' speaks, you listen!

[@thefootballfolk]

I LOVE this!! Brilliant 😂

[@9oii]

❤ I agree

[@Untitled_Slugger]

Agreed.

[@Silphwave]

Could you do a break down on Van Nistlerooy's shooting technique? He'd kick the ball giving the keeper very little indication that he as about to shoot, it would often take goalies by surprise. He managed to generate power with very little back swing, it's deadly inside the box.

[@thefootballfolk]

Yea he was super good at disguising his shots. Nothing fancy, but so effective. I’ll add the disguise and back lift to the list 👍

[@tommysawyer9680]

the defoe pop shot. no back lift

[@bryanleeyf87]

@@tommysawyer9680 oh yes. Defoe is the master of snap shots, and Hasselbaink as well. So much shot power with barely any run up.

[@kodymendiola1507]

A key that I used to train this was squaring my hips so that back-post is almost in line with between my legs. It definitely helped with my accuracy and ability to get around the ball when shooting!

[@マダ阿]

This technique is making a comeback!!? Thought it never went away

[@ardiansach3290]

It's not forgotten, it just modified and spammed by managers with 4-3-3 formation. Right footed players will be placed as left winger and vice versa, for this particular goal scoring technique reason. Salah, messi, neymar, cr, bale, and lots more.

[@mikesmith2057]

My thoughts exactly. Everyone plays inverted these days -- is rare to see a winger or wide mid playing on their "strong" foot (ie, right footer on the right side of the pitch.) Part of the story of the death of crossing is most players can't pick out a pass on the move on their weaker foot.

[@sametortoise4125]

@@mikesmith2057 its not that, its that crossing is statistically more difficult to score from rather than just playing inverted wingers and pace abusing

[@OJFootballX]

You keep delivering mate! Keep up the good work 🔥⚽️

[@AlessandroFootball]

wow

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank Oskar! Appreciate it mate

[@annandune]

It's a really good technique. However, we could also train kids to be able to use both feet. My dad always advocated this. Sadly, I was never any good at football, but I remember a P.E teacher from the local secondary school walking through the grounds of my primary school on his way back to work at lunchtime trying to get a bunch of us to practice with our bad foot. We stopped once he'd gone, but at least he suggests he would do this with the senior kids in training who might have had a bit more talent than the likes of myself and my buddies. I imagine they still do this, but not having kids, I don't know.

[@ayushkumar7795]

This technique is very beautiful. I really love it. I have used it many times and it comes naturally to me. The curl makes it even better.

[@MiklasKuoppala]

It's such a good way to use the forward momentum of the ball to acquire more curve on the shot without really trying to force a bend.

[@derekwdm]

Gabriel Martinelli has been doing this a bunch. Absolutely beautiful goals

[@Unoriginal_human]

Looking for exactly this. Gabi's favourite finish ❤

[@hanktothehendrix]

I played winger and then striker in junior football. As I've gotten back into football in my 30s, and I've started occasionally playing defence, I've noticed you can often see what opposing strikers are going to do since you have that experience. Wish I'd play more defence when I was younger!

[@tomzeto]

I think this is also really important, making a curved run (roughly 5 steps from Haaland's clip) to get on the other side to shoot this shot. Love this technique. Thanks for sharing!

[@kiosk2725]

You got to watch out for the defender though. If you're clear through on goal, sure. But if a defender is 2 strides behind you, if you try to open up, no matter how fast you are, they'll catch up and either push you off the ball or put a foot in and scoop the ball out.

[@MasteredUltraInstinct]

As soon as I got the notification, i stopped what I was doing and came here to watch what you've uploaded. Never knew about this simple technique, and no one on KZbin has touched this topic yet, another brilliant video!

[@thefootballfolk]

That’s awesome to hear mate! Glad you enjoyed it 🧡 It’s one of my favourites, but takes a little coordination to get it down :)

[@barzun8]

ive been doing this all my life just because of fifa and finesse shots, never knew some didn't use this all the time

[@11SP]

I have been practicing this strike for 5 months now after seeing how effective Vini JR was with it. Ive gotten pretty good at it now and even though i havent yet to come into the situation to use this technique in a match its definitely been effective in training so far

[@thefootballfolk]

Keep up the great work 💪🏼

[@marktemenak7802]

Van Nistelrooy used this for his wonder goal against Fulham. I always thought it looked like he glitched, but this makes sense why he used it and battled with Henry for the golden boot.

[@marshalsaini9619]

Can you make a video on what goes inside the mind of playerrs like xabi alonso,thomas Mueller

[@customch33s32]

Opening up your hip like this is great for going around the keeper aswell,.They have to cover the shot from where the ball is now, but if you bring it infront of you and use your week foot that is a meter or more movement which opens up so many angles at that close a range

[@theguywholivesnextdoor]

great vid but what do i do if i don't got cones and a pitch? and only got a ball and a parking lot i use to improve my skills?

[@thefootballfolk]

Certainly mate, just what ever you have my friend 🧡

[@errenterij]

As someone who is bad in general in football, this technique is the main reason why i started to play forward instead of centre back. Most of my teammates don’t do this and i wonder why. I have scored some goals like these yet no one seems to try and imitate me lol. Henry is one of the most talented and smart players that have played the game

[@towshiferabbi8009]

i love the production quality of your videos. the editor is doing a great job.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thanks mate. Appreciate that 🙏

[@kidsosa2417]

Wow simple yet effective thanks

[@TariqKhan-xt5qs]

I was just an average player in my youth im 30 now but in high school and playing pick up games I would do this all the time and I never understood why so many people were fascinated when I would score a goal(s) this technique also was very handy when playing indoor. People used to say I got lucky because I was just an average player and maybe I was but this technique helped a lot on top of the fact that I was left footed many people would mark my right foot

[@Eyuhftbl]

You can’t imagine how helpful this is thanks😊

[@thefootballfolk]

I'm so glad! 🧡

[@ajh1225]

I don't know what it is, but i just love the vibe of this video so much! Keep the great work up lad 😃

[@MinhNguyen76]

Sweet, most of the time strikers go for the near post even if they already open up the angle. That when they can hide the contact points and less time for keeper reactions otherwise curve ball around keeper to back post.👏🏼

[@yrtepgold]

Gosh this is brilliant analysis. As I've gotten into my 30's I've noticed that I score most of my goals with this technique but I haven't being doing this bc I was shooting from my weaker foot. I'm doing it bc I usually don't want to shoot with full power and hurt the guy playing goalie bc we all have a job to go to when the weekend is over. Love the drills at the end. Great ideas

[@Leonidas-eu9bb]

Shooting very high under the crossbar is better for scoring. The far top corner is the most difficult for the goal keeper of course. But a high powerfull shot near the center is also very difficult if the keeper is relativ close to you. So if you have the chance run close to the goal/keeper and shoot high. Most of the time the keeper comes close to you anyway. If you have time do a fake shot first. It disrupts the defender and keepers balance.

[@sebfox2194]

Fake shots are great, very underrated moves. Can be used to beat keepers or defenders.

[@tomzeto]

I doubt anyone here is a hockey player too, but I used to do this same technique for hockey. Right wing, left handed, switch puck to my left open up my chest, quick snap shot for the top bin, goalie has a really hard time to react.

[@nranxgaming446]

Ngl this is by far one of the most helpful vid on KZbin for footballers both professional and amateur can't believe i recently just got to know ur channel keep up the good work you've earned a sub 💯🙌

[@thefootballfolk]

I appreciate that 🧡

[@jonnyso1]

Another interesting aspect of doing this is that your posture is screaming to the keeper that you're going to shoot on the open side, but it can be pretty easy to go straight for the inside too, so you can even trick the keeper and send him the other way entirely. I remember a very nice Juninho Pernabucano goal like that but I can't find it anywhere ahaha

[@tyo007]

for one footed pleb like us, is it better to shoot with outside of the boot like suarez goal against everton or is it better chance to score on GK near post? btw i am not sure why when GK saw the player open up the body position like haaland, they didn't react to it?it should be obvious clue what he really wanted to do, right (?)

[@DavidLucian]

Thierry Henry and Ronaldinho are by far my favorite living football legends, they are the reason I fell in love with football in the first place, they are part of my childhood... Henry should have won at least one or two ballon d'or in the 2003 and 2004 seasons, he was so unique and underrated back then, he was almost unstoppable and genuinely a very good all-rounder authentic player. ☯️✌️

[@zacharyloquan6883]

where are you filming these videos. That area looks lovely

[@hpaulbryant729]

Coming around also makes it easier to put a little spin on the ball --- bending the trajectory so the shot will slightly curl around the GK and into the far side of the net.

[@ricardopopcorn5771]

Thanks! This video is really going to help me improve my game!!😁😁😁

[@footlover9416]

i gta say you do such a good job of putting together good tips in an easy understandable way and walking the audience through drills while also mentioning like the players history and stuff. super cool video

[@thefootballfolk]

Really appreciate that mate 🧡

[@brendancross5478]

Thank you so much, I will be passing this on to 👍🏽⚽️

[@hxmdan6120]

but bro in 3:21 the only reason haaland scored was because he is left footed unlike the other footballers you showed before him so he got the chance to finesse

[@macmuliro3093]

Opening up your body and hips is always helpful for scoring more goals🔥⚽👌🏾. Works everytime

[@KeeperCharlie]

I also think lot of people underestimate how much time it takes for keepers to get down and block those low balls. Even if it isn't that far from their body, most have hard time getting down on time to make a save with their hands, hence decent amount of keepers use their legs instead, but coverage length is limited.

[@Bluefireboy21]

ive been using this my whole life, i never missed using this technique, 100% recommend.

[@ОсинЕгор]

New brilliant video! Thank you 🙏🏼

[@TheLamiNelson]

So I wanted to learn this exact "Thierry Henry" technique majorly because I'm also an Arsenal fan and I've been thinking about it for about two weeks now. Never spoke about it with anyone or searched it on Google but I just got this on my recommended page and I'm not even subscribed 🤯 (I'll subscribe now though). I play as a 9 and if this isn't a sign of some sort I don't know what is... I'll download this video too hope I can find more like this on this channel.

[@loukes116]

Wow. The editing and delivery of this vid was just top notch, great great work!

[@alwinc.2355]

quite similar to most of Heung-Min Son's finishing. Got fed a ball, shoot it across the opposite post. Clinical & clean, most of the time.

[@majormajor6016]

Awesome! Best stuff out there. We are American and no nothing so this is the closest we will get to Europe . Keep it coming please. My boy and I appreciate it mate

[@thefootballfolk]

👋🏼 heelllooo from New Zealand. Always so cool to hear about where people tune in from. Thanks so much for watching and dropping this comment 🧡

[@BlissOn47]

Great video! I’ve always struggled with the ball being played on my weaker side.

[@timmy5876]

i think most players nowadays are encouraged to use two feet always and even if they miss with their weak foot it’s good practice. I’ve always been pretty one footed with my left food and i don’t think i’ve ever shot with my right food, maybe 2/3 tap ins when it’s basically a pass into the next but whenever i go for power i use my left so i always do this when i can or i try to run right and cut back in or pass it. If i devoted myself to making my weak foot better years ago i’d probably do this less as i’d be more comfortable shooting with my right but i only ever think of shooting with my left so this is natural to me

[@thepeacekeeper1084]

Man I love this shot uk, like the first time I did it was purely based on insticts and it felt literally so good well actually most of the times i do it is on instincts in fact I cant even play good without instincts like damn, but whatever, whenever I have used this against a keeper its mostly a goal. I LOVE IT!👍👍

[@HalmiYou-zj1vc]

5:30 i feel like this movement is kind of unnatural. I prefer 1 cone and put the ball on the right and go on the left instead of having another cone to indicate exactly how you will shoot. After all, shooting is situational and having the natural ability is better than the muscle memory of a "perfect" shot.

[@AleIllanesEspinoza]

it is good way to learn also is to strike it in the first post , the goalie sometimes leaves a bit of space their and could easliy strike it a drag ball in the first post

[@thesouthernist8174]

One of the reasons Henry’s method was so effective was he was able do this without fully opening his body out. Top, top keepers will take visual clues from how and where you’re going to strike a ball from things like your body shape and back lift - so fully showing pass to the corner would come at some disadvantage for most strikers. Yet Henry was excellent at concealing what we all knew he wanted to do, by staying front on and only flicking the passing wedge out at the last second.

[@7_Project]

Love watching your videos, It really helps me improve my games ! Will definitely keep watching your channel.

[@thefootballfolk]

Thank you mate 🧡

[@roux3769]

can u make a video on the proper stance or i guess body posture when dribbling? i am struggling with that, i would really appreciate it. keep up with the good videos

[@thefootballfolk]

You’re in luck - this is the next video lined up. Should be posted within the next 24 hours 🔥⚽️

[@Gunilla4]

Teemu Pukki is a player who excels at this Henry-like scoring technique. Nice video!

[@Fikusgamer]

I started doing this randomly but this video helped me to master it!

[@adamross4927]

Hey Tony, nice video. Do you coach a club team in New Zealand?

[@Agent.K.]

Henry is a real master of this technique. He scored some insane curves.

[@redeye8526]

making the transition from defender to striker . I have ton of speed and a good outside shot but have trouble finishing in the box this is awesome thanks for this video dude !

[@bananapp5562]

Same bruh am terrible in the box

[@bipolarminddroppings]

When I was growing up I was a striker, this was so long ago there's very little footage of if but I'm certain if I had every goal I ever scored in open play at least 90% of them would be side footed placed shots. It's simple and it works.

[@_marcoopuccii]

Insigne was great doing this move also, placing the ball most of the times on the top corner of the back post... 'o tir' aggir'

[@elmatadora192]

Have you recorded this on the pitch in Eastbourne by days bay 😮

[@thefootballfolk]

😏😏😏 keen eye

[@Leonidas765]

Thank you, super vídeo, no bullshit, no ads, no useless talking around much! keep it up

[@gui18bif]

I remember I started doing this technicque when i was 14 or 15. Scored like 20 goals as a rightback/leftback that year

[@daievan1676]

Thanks, TFF! Finally, I found the reason why I always can't keep consistence of aiming far post. I missed one more foot step after the final touch, that made my body can't open wide enough.

[@thefootballfolk]

Nice Dai!! Have you given it a try? Let me know how you get on 👍

[@daievan1676]

@@thefootballfolk Yes, of course! It's really improved the consistency of the push shot. I think the one more step helps open body and then turn my hip open. This gives me more angle to push or make a little curve. 😁😁😁Thanks a lot!

[@dlaldlaldlanutsntnstn1418]

Its kind of mind boggling that more players haven't tried to emulate what Henry did considering how simple it is. I guess you have to be as fast and powerful though to create the time to pull it off, which Haaland is

[@bryanleeyf87]

You already said it...they need to be fast, and opening up their body gives the defender more opening to nudge the ball away.

[@Linci10Linci]

what makes you think players havent tried to emulate that...The narrative of the video is ridiculous its not some old technique that is making comback there are hundreds maybe thousands of goals scored this way every weekend all across the planet. :D i play fotball on decent level but iam not Henry by any means yet from the 14 goals i scored this half season 5 were with this "old technique" :D i would say from all goals i scored in my life about 20% must have been going forom the side of my weak foot and placing it with my strong foot to the far post around goalkeeper. This is just one of the most basic finishes you are taught as striker

[@BabyEnglandArchive]

I love using this technique, it is efficient and looks amazing when you get it right.

[@otaldorafael2468]

Pal, thanks for the tips, really effective. My best regards from Brazil.

[@PRIVATE-rx2ye]

Great video, thank you ❤

[@nicholasestreich8058]

Great in theory, in reality it’s not often you’re completely through on goal, most of the clips you showed of players missing in these situations showed them being tracked by a defender, this technique opens the ball up completely to the defender to make a challenge . Situational definitely.

[@j0n4t4s4lv0]

thanks for the video, excellent work!

[@thefootballfolk]

My pleasure, and thank you! 🧡

[@MrWolf-xk8sl]

Also Del Piero was a master at this. In Italy, ss a matter of fact, we call this "a Del Piero goal"

[@millerchassis6119]

Awesome video, I will try this!

[@upper9052]

Wow! That was brilliant and I’ve watched Henry highlights for years and never realized that

[@2DNAMAN]

It is a great breakdown and explanation and the tips are spot on. However I can't help but bring up that this is only one of many different scenarios a player would find themselves in and requires other variables to be right, like for example, it is a technique that shines when you are one-on-one with the keeper or have plenty of space to maneuver, but that as soon as there is pressure or a defender properly positioned, it loses a lot of it effectiveness.

[@juanarteaga7055]

thats why i like inverted second strikers in PES 12, such a beautiful way to score

[@briangaita4169]

Italy vs Malta game right now is being decided by players using this technique. Incredible

[@djsubliminalreeve]

I did this all the time when I was younger but as I was an ambidextrous shooter it was tricky for people to read then I would do a pass shot with the left side foot as they thought I would go with my right.

[@jorgeclarkson8286]

This is how I used to score when I played, I never went for flashy goals, though I have scored a fair few, like the odd Bicycle, but I always just accurately placed the ball into the corners with the inside of the foot.

[@vilhonikunen5239]

But what if im both footed? Hod do i know in witch degree angle should i use a certain tecnique

[@OwenSithole]

Amazing video guys, wow, learned allot!

[@thefootballfolk]

Glad you enjoyed it 🧡 and took something away!

[@highlightclips4383]

1:39 is that Julian Green vs France? What a goal that was.

[@nicolasheck3720]

One benefit of this and you can see it on the Haaland clip as well is that it's also much easier to score on the near post because the goalie expects you to put it in the bottom corner of the far post and so opens up as well

[@barnabyhughes2084]

I don't watch football that often so I dont know why this video came into my feed. But, I watched it all the way through as you made it very entertaining. Well thought out and produced, keep up the great content. Youve gained a sub

[@thefootballfolk]

Welcome aboard Barnaby 🙌🏼 so glad this landed in your feed - thanks for taking the time to drop a comment 🧡