The world's best finishers — the likes of American Alex Morgan and Englishman Harry Kane — have something in common: Each knows that for every perfect, thrilling set ball goal, there are dozens of toe taps, heel flicks and hits off the outside of the foot. The value on the score sheet is the same, and the most proficient scorers come equipped with a nose for a goal and a litany of skills for converting their opportunities.
"My finishing is a balance between power and placement," says USWNT star Alex Morgan. "It depends where I am in the box, but I'd say my focus is usually 60/40 accuracy versus power.