Side Drills for extra players Drill 1: Dribbling through the cones. Do this both footed, turn at the top and sprint back with the ball. Drill 2: Start two players with their back against the goal and facing the ball. On the coaches mark, shout go and they should both compete for the ball. Whoever gets the ball first must turn with it and drive towards the goal and take a shot. The other player must use their strength to muscle them off the ball.
Dribbling Shielding the ball Strength Finishing under pressure
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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