Player in the D area would lead towards the front of either one of the three orange beacons, receive the oncoming pass from contact player, the receive should allow the player to control the ball into the shot being taken.
Receiving: - Encourage a receive which allows the ball to be controlled and carried towards goal. Passing: - Encourage accurate passes with a good ball speed as the ball speed will determine the intensity of the drill. Shooting: - Encourage players to get comfortable shooting off both feet (Right foot shot, Left foot shot). - Encourage that the receive and movement to the weaker side is finished with tomahawk. Forehand finish for the receive and movement to the strong side.
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