
Player dribble to edge of the blue box then back to start position then dribbles to edge of box again to drive out through either orange gate to take a first time shot
good close control drive out of the box at speed keeping the ball under control through gate good first time shot using laces of the boot Progressions:- add goal keeper make square bigger and gates smaller
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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