Team race to see which player can dribble through the gate and then shoot at the opposite goal quickest.
Players swap sides so that they can practise shhoting with both feet.
Players shoot at closest goal to encourage sharp turn and shoot.
Have players dribble through both gates before shooting.
Goalkeepers practise saving shots from different angles.
Add defender and feeder to increase game based play. Players run without a ball through the gate. Green player must feed to the first player and the second player becomes a second defender. Player receiving the ball can shoot first time to either goal or dribble.
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