Drill-
The player will start with the ball and then pass it in to another player. They will then call whether they want the pass back on their left or right. When they recieve the pass back they will then have a shot on goal.
- Accurate passes
- Communication
- Aiming for corners on the shot
- Time the run onto the ball
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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