Start on the penelty spot. Coach will shout various colours, sprint to that particular cone until ball is played into the box were you finish on goal. Ronaldo prime example of a striker who is never still in the oppositions penelty area.
Always keep your eyes on the man about to cross/pass the ball in. Sharpe quick movements. Be aggresive when ball finally arrives in the box.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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