4 players stand on the byline 6 yards to the right of the goal facing out towards the pitch, the other 4 player stand 15 yards away from the goal facing the goal. The player on the byline will then play a instep pass along the ground which the player on the pitch must control and have a early shot at the goal. This drill will be progressed by the passer become a defender and pressuring the attacker.
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