Ball played from either blue, yellow or green cone, away from passive (to begin with) defender. Receiver takes 1 touch, shoots. Both reds and GK on P spot follow the shot in and play the rebound (2 touch max). Move to the other side. Progress to active defenders and playing full rebounds. Add targets at the side for GK/Def to aimm for to clear.
Pass away from pressure Receive/Show for receive away from pressure Shot away with 1 touch to control, then 1 touch to shoot. Follow in for rebound/deflection in low balanced position. Keepers on toes, ready to react. Save wide to reduce the chance of needing to make a second save.
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