
3 starting positions (A, B, C). Coach delivers every ball. A is the main player in the exercise. Ground ball, A-B 1 touch pass. B diagonal pass to SG. Air ball, A ori.ctrl.- C. C diagonal pass to SM. Wall bounce, A scan+turn+shot to goal. Notes: Set rotation Set surfaces of the foot Set ground/aerial balls Progression: Add D as an attacker in a more advanced position with back to goal: 3. Wall bounce, A scan+turn-D. D shot to goal. 4. A opens, ori.ctrl.+shot to goal.
Surface of the foot/ball Firm contact with ball Accuracy-power balance
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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