DESCRIPTION:
- 20X20 AREA, 1 goal, supply of balls, cones to mark starting positions
- Server passes to wide player who controls and passes on the ground to forward to finish
- Rotate per red lines on plan
COACHING POINTS:
- Correct body shape to receive the ball and be able to shoot quickly
- First touch should set up the shot
- First time shots should be encouraged, body shape important
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