SPURS Finishing Lab
SPURS Finishing Lab is designed to develop more clinical, confident, and effective goal scorers. The program focuses on technical ball-striking, movement, body positioning, and spatial awareness, helping players recognize and exploit defensive gaps, create scoring opportunities, and finish with precision under pressure.
Program Coach: Monti Mohsen, National C Diploma
* Only those players who are currently registered in a Hotspurs recreational or competitive program are eligible to register for this specialty program.
Winter 2026-27
Age Group | Day & Location | Session Time | # of Sessions | Dates | Registration Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
U14+ born 2013 and earlier | Sundays Sooners Megadome | 8:00-8:55 PM | 8 | November 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; December 6, 13, 20; | $340.00 |
U14+ born 2013 and earlier | Sundays Sooners Megadome | 8:00-8:55 PM | 8 | January 10, 17, 24, 31; February 7, 14, 21, 28 | $340.00 |
REGISTER FOR ALL 16 WEEKS AND SAVE $50.00 AT CHECKOUT!
The 3 Pillars of SPURS Finishing Lab:
1. Attacking Movement & Spatial Awareness
A great attacker rarely stands still. Players learn to constantly create separation from defenders using elite movement patterns:
- Blind-Side & Counter-Movement: Exploiting the defender's field of vision to get open.
- Near-Post Sprints: Slashing runs across the face of goal to beat defenders to the ball.
- Far-Post Peeling: Dropping off the backline to create space for an open shot.
2. Clinical Finishing Techniques
Elite goal-scorers do not just kick the ball; they select the correct tool based on positioning and goalkeeper placement:
- Low Driven Power Strikes: Mastering laces technique to drill the ball into the lower corners.
- Finesse & Bending Shots: Utilizing the inside of the foot to wrap the ball around defenders or keepers.
- First-Time Finishing: Developing the reactions and body mechanics to finish instantly without taking a touch.
3. Back-to-Goal & Possession Link-Up
Modern attackers must connect the midfield to the final third. Players learn to secure the ball under heavy pressure:
- Body Shielding & Mechanics: Using the physical frame to protect the ball from aggressive defenders.
- One-Touch Lay-Offs & Creative Turns: Linking play with midfielders or spinning away from pressure to shoot.
