Aim: To improve shooting technique
Suitable for: U9’s and upwards
Equipment: 1 goal, 5 balls.
Organisation: 1 striker works and has five attempts to score. 5 balls are placed around the D outside the penalty area. The players come and collect a ball, turn and shoots. As soon as the player shoots they must sprint to pick up another ball.
Progressions:
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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