Team is split into two teams and each player is given a number 1-7. Coach calls a number and that number player in each team is required to sprint round the cone to the ball in the centre of the Penalty box circle. Second Player to the ball becomes defender and First player is shooter. Teams cannot shoot outside the 6-yard box.
Speed. Speed. Speed!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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