Blue players should run towards the defender. When they get close they should jump and stop (taking no steps to do so) and then position themselves for a throw on goal.
The defender's job is to stand their ground, read the attacker's movement and be ready to knock the ball away.
Attackers can use a feint to try and fool the defender.
Progression:
Work from this non-shooting drill to a 1 vs 1 goal scoring exercise.
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