Player 1 begins with the ball on the 1/2 way line.
Player 1 plays the ball into player 2 who lays the ball of to player 3. Player 3 sets the ball up for player 1 to shoot.
Ensure player 3 plays the ball so that player 1 can strike the ball with their first touch.
Always shoot across the goal keeper and stike ball with laces.
Land on the striking foot after contact.
Players begin with 2 touches then progess to 1 touch play.
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