Players wait in two lines level with the penalty spot. Ball is played to just outside the post on alternate sides of the goal and players run in to score with a deflection and beat the GK
Training to beat the GK to the ball, taking the ball on the move and correct body/stick position for deflections. Keep GK moving and involved. Move players to other side after each attempt
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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