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finishing shots and rebounding

I need drills for finishing the shots and catching rebounds.thanks

Brenda StrohmerCoach, United States of America

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Jon RoyceCoach, England

Hi Brenda,

I'm sure you can find plenty of shooting drills on Sportsplan and have many of your own.

I would add two suggestions%3A-

Put two cones out and make sure the keepers return the ball in a narrow V infront of goal (explain to the GK's this is a practice for the forwards - not them)
Stand by the goal post and after a shot throw a ball out underhand at a forward varying height, side of the body etc. This is an excellent way to die. So%3A- stand in a position where the net is between you and the shot ie reach round the side of the goal to throw the ball out. BEWARE holes in the net!
Alternatively, have your number two GK throw/kick the ball out in FULL KIT inc Helmet

Be safe

Jon

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