Players form two lines outside the 18-yard box at the edge of the circle. Coach is at the penalty spot. The coach plays the ball in the air (throw). First player comes out to receive ball to space then shoot. Players should be varying the ways that they bring the ball under control. Players should be playing 2-touch and aiming for corners with shot As soon as shot is taken, ball is played tothe other line. Players chase their own ball then get in the other line.
Players need to be focusing on a good first touch as well as the shot. First touch should be across the keeper's body. Players need to take quality shots with pace.
This practice has no coaching points
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