
This is a tactical plan for the long corner penalty. Attacking player and feeder stand at penalty spot. Attacking player runs to the left side of the D. Feeder passes the ball to Attacking player running out from the D. Attacking player passes back to Feeder. Attacking player dribbles into the circle and scores.
Make sure of the players technique. Players should move fast.
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