Firm pass played across straight to other line. Player makes run onto the ball and plays a first time finish to the goal. Ball then starts from opposite line. Players stay in same line as psrt of rotation and to keep central area clear. Change skill involved. Server has to chip ball in air or throw towards attacker. Head or volley. Progress further up field after set amount of time- progress to 2-touch finishes.
Using inside of foot to finish in close proximity Open up angle of body to connect with ball Firm connection must be made Head over ball to keep shot low Find a corner or place the ball in a chosen area Use "back across goal" finish to unbalance GK.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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