Return to play drill: Progression (no passing) Players sprint to endline, recovery jog back palyers dribble then shoot Add rebounder/tires and cone defenders. Players beat/use obstacles then shoot. Change up type of shot on goal and type of dribbling Players hit ball down field, self pass then shoot. Player on outside crosses ball instead of shooting. Other players still shoot there own ball. Put goals out for crossed ball.
Go at game speed See obstacles as real players Stay 10 feet apart at all times. Shoot to corners Retrieve ball right away so next group can go.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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