<p>First two players play passes back and forth. When closest striker shows to one side, the furthest away striker shows to the other side. Ball is played to deepest striker for closest striker to spin off and shoot on goal. Everyone moves on one place.</p><p>Start with rolling ball back to keeper and build up to shot.</p><p>Progression - Add in defender to middle player.</p><p>Progression - Second striker offers option 2v1.</p><p>Progression - add in second defender.</p>
<p>Timing of run, pace of pass.</p>
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