Link runs toward D. Attacker runs out wide. Link releases ball to attacker. Attacker runs ball around to T spot or base line. link runs to top of D. Attacker releases the back to link at top of D once on baseline. Link shoots. Defenders defend and Keeper keeps.
To teach players that the wide option is always there even when close on goal. Most players just go straight toward goal and is met by 3 defenders. this drill teaches players to use the wide option to get into the D and pull defenders away from the center ot the D creating a gap for a shot on goal.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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