This mini-shooting tests session contains 4 solo practices to improve your players' form and shooting percentage. These tests can be completed by individuals or in pairs competing against one another.
Print this session and hand it to your attacking players. You can get them to keep track of their weekly scores and note any improvement.
Motivation for this Session:
Make sure players put everything into their individual training.Unless you are giving 100% you will not improve.
"Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard" - Kevin Durant
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