Aim: Get a touch on the ball before it becomes a rebound situation. Rotate from orange-green-red-blue cones, 1 ball each. Progression: Play this before & after exercise. Mini match - 2 attackers at top of D, others inside 2v2. Attackers should pass to each other, only shooting in when they see a channel created by the attackers. See 'Deflections Mini-Match'
- Judge speed of ball. Too soft? Stop, turn + squeeze or push. - Leading run is key. Leave defender behind and in front of GK. - Upright Stick
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