Teams compete to score the most goals in the allotted time. Extra balls in the goals for service from keepers during live play (encourage keepers to work on service).
Usually start with no players in the attacking zone and progress to allow one and then one who may freely interchange.
Sniffer usually doesn't score immediately (plays back to teammates to creat other chances) and progresses to finishing rebounds and or 1 timers.
move the team to creating the shooting opportunity.
identify the shot selection
technique from previous drill
1st touch (toward target, out of feet, 1 stride away)
shot technique (planting foot, contact with the appropriate part of the ball, follow through, landing)
speed of play (move the ball quickly to create the opportunity, chose quickly to not lose the opportunity, release quickly)
SCORE GOALS and HAVE FUN
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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