
Attacking Drill for forwards. Players run at cones on the outside, drag the ball back then increase acceleration going across goal. Shot on forhand or reverse.
Make sure there is a bounce in the drag. There must be a notable change of pace from approach to drag and then into attack mode. Advance by allowing through gate moovement with a ball lift.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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