
Overhead - Coach lobs a pass infront of Attacker who reacts when required. Pitch and weight of pass to be varied Encourage player to strike on the 1/2 volley Head/Chest Coach throws ball across attackers run to Head or Chest area. attacker to control and shoot at goal Progression add pressing defender (shadowing at first, then progress to full pressure)
timing into the strike Goal keepers to be realistic, close doen angles !!
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