Player 1 passes to player 2. Player 2 does quick weave and passes to player 3. Player 3 eliminates three cones and immideately hits on cage to far post. Player 4 times their run and makes sure to be there exactly as the ball arrives and deflects on cage. Rotation: 1-2-3-4-1 Set up drill on the other side as well to practice deflection from the other side!
Technique and passing has to be high pace! Make sure player 3 seriously eliminates the three orange cones pretending its a defender. Hard hit on cage (far post) Deflection: you never wait for the ball, time your run well. Sticks low and check you feet direction.
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