Objective: Ball carrier to look up and see which way receiver is facing/running. Weighted pass into space, with receiver collecting the ball on the run facing the goal, fnish with a shot. Progression: Add a drag exercise for the ball carrier, so they go around then cut off the defender, before looking up.
Face where you want to receive.
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