DRILL Two lines outside the circle. Players attack the goal in pairs. Initial shot as soon as in the circle, one follow up permitted (if using a keeper) then move out. NEXT STEP - Change to allow passing within the circle to beat the keeper. NEXT STEP - Add a single defender (no tackling) NEXT STEP - Defender can tackle TARGETS 1.Accurate passing in pairs 2. Shot on goal every time OBJECTIVES 1. Accurate passing with communication 2. Awareness of own and other player's position 3. Shots away from the keeper (goal corners) 4. Follow up on saves/deflections
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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