Firstly the group would split into two groups. Once the group is split, they will start with the activity. The activity will involve them dribbling through a set of cones, knocking the ball out of their feet and having a shot at goal. When they have a shot there will be cones set in the corners for them to aim towards, this signals where to aim within a game. Once they have done it from one side they will then repeat this on the opposite side.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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