
Players line up at the cone on the 25 In turn make a run into the D toward the penalty spot Coach from the other side, smashed a ball in, either ground or in the air. Player has one touch to control then get a shot off Swtich sides if you wish.
First touch is everything, doesn't matter how bad the pass, get something on it Adjust your body fast to where the ball spins Get into a hitting position ASAP Watch the ball like a hawk
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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