Players start in 3 positions behind markers. 2 outside positions dribble the ball round cones/markers and before turning into a 1v1 situation against a defender. Players must beat the defender before scoring. The player in the middle position dribbles the ball round cones/markers before shooting at the goals. The outside players become defenders, and defenders join the dribbling queue. Players at the middle position will re-join the middle queue.
Small touches when dribbling Accurate shot Defenders are active
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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