Drill - One player starts with the ball and dribbles down the line, when the reach the back line they cross the ball in. While the other player is running with the ball down the line this player will run and meet the cross where they will then have a shot on goal.
- Dribble at pace down the line - Time your run when shooting - Aim for corners when shooting - When crossing pull the ball back at an angle.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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