Son Heung-min Ambidextrous Finishing
A focused 45 minute shooting session based on the rigorous dual foot drills developed by Son Heung-min and his father.
6 time blocks, 45 minutes in total.
Time blocks
- Dynamic Lower Body Mobility: 8 min
Focus on hip openers, ankle mobility, and light strides - Two-Touch Wall Passing Drill: 7 min
Alternate feet with every touch to prime balance and ankle control - Left Foot Edge-of-Box Curving: 10 min
Set up at the right corner of the box and curl shots into the far post - Right Foot Edge-of-Box Curving: 10 min
Set up at the left corner of the box and curl shots into the far post - Alternating Box Entry Finishing: 6 min
Take a touch past a cone and finish, switching foot every rep - Light Jog and Hamstring Flush: 4 min
Easy jogging followed by static stretches for hamstrings and calves
About this routine
Son Heung-min's training routine is famous for building equal lethality with both feet. Under the strict guidance of his father, Son Woong-jung, the Premier League Golden Boot winner spent years practicing hundreds of shots every single day. This relentless focus transformed his non dominant foot into a primary weapon on the pitch.
This template translates those ambidextrous principles into a structured 45 minute shooting session. You will warm up your hips and ankles, practice crisp first touches with both feet, and execute repeated curling shots from the edge of the penalty area.
By systematically balancing reps between left and right feet, players develop natural balance, unpredictability, and scoring confidence from any angle.
Why this routine works
- Develops equal power and precision in both feet
- Increases goal scoring threat from outside the penalty box
- Builds balance and spatial awareness under pressure
FAQ
What is Son Heung-min's training routine for finishing?
His finishing routine focuses on equal practice for both feet. He regularly executes hundreds of curling shots from the edge of the penalty box using his left and right foot equally.
Is Son Heung-min naturally left or right footed?
He is naturally right footed, but relentless childhood practice under his father made him virtually ambidextrous in match situations.
How long does this ambidextrous finishing session take?
This structured training session lasts exactly 45 minutes from warm-up to cool-down.
Sources
- Son Heung-min interview on two-footed shooting, The Guardian
- Son Woong-jung memoirs on technical drill design, South China Morning Post
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Updated July 2026
Compiled from public sources and reviewed before publishing.