This drill encourages posting up to ball, but doing it through 90 degrees rather than a diagonal.
Make sure players aren't laxy and make the 90 degree run to recieve the ball. Passes need to be game realistic and well controlled. The shot needs to be at the far corner Make sure the shot is well set up by recieve the ball well and moving it forwards
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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