Taking a goal kick. Position yourselves as shown the the diagram.
Goalkeeper passes to defender who opens his body to see the pitch in front of him. He should have 3 players ahead of him making runs for him to pass to. If you can bring the ball forward if you don't get closed down. Try to pass the ball down the line and only across the pitch if no other pass is on.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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