
Cones and players are arranged in a star pattern around the goal. Players pass through formation and follow their passes. Final player dribbles ball into the circle and takes a shot.
Quick accurate passing. Goalkeepers move with the passes, adjusting thier angles to prevent each shot.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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