Players Line upmin groups of 3 (1 on each cone) an obstacle (e.g small goals or hurdles) is placed in the penalty area to create and obstacle for players avoid when shooting Player A takes a touch in front and then shoots - Must try and aim for top corner Player A then turns and plays a 1-2 with B who takess a first time shot Once player B has shot then player C must dribble toeards the byline and cross for A/B to finish Players start in a different position each time
Shot Technque - Lean back to get ball off the ground Which part of the foot do they need to use? Cross - Into 'danger area' Timing of runs from strikers
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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