1 Striker in the centre
The remaining players on the outside with a ball
The players on the outside are numbered
The coach calls a number and the player must serve the ball into the centre for the striker to shoot first time or control and shoot
After 5 shots then change striker
Keep score as least goals goets a forfeit!
PROGRESS
Add in a defender who must remain as close to the striker as possible
Head up ready to receive the ball
Move towards the server and call for the ball
check position of goal/goalkeeper
strike through with laces or side foot
in more ways than one
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