Ball fed into the circle alternating sides. Striker in the circle times lead to be between Penalty Spot and a line with back post.
Timing of leads: Ideally moving to receive Area Positioning Ball side of penalty spot allows for defelction to far inside post Body Positioning Low with stick close to the gorund so it is one movement to meet the ball Angle of Stick Stick face determines height At goal determine the angle at which the ball deflects
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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