Basic ball into partner attacking player who rolls out wide and back towards goal through gates before shooting.
First touch takes the ball back in the direction of the pass Wide roll out - stick on ball at pace. Body is used to shield ball from defending player Develop feint in one direction to shift defenders weight into the wrong direction. Ensure correct feet positioning prior to shooting on goal
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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