Team line up to take shot on goal. Blue 1 stands in front of the defender / coach (yellow) and plays a 1-2 with blue 2. Blue 1 then shouts or points where he wants the return ball playing (left or right). Blue 2 plays the ball into space for Blue 1 spin the defender and run onto the ball and strike.
Can use 1 touch to control before shooting.
Try spinning defender either way.
Progress to get striker to check his shoulder before calling for pass so he knows which way to go.
Progress with 2 defenders and 3 attackers, creating a 3 v 2 situation
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