Two teams line up behind either side of the goal. Coach plays as the goalkeeper. On the coaches shout 1 player from each team has to sprint round the top cone. In this time the coach rolls a ball out towards them. The players then compete for the opportunity to shoot. The next players should be ready to go as soon as the shot has been taken
1. Commit/compete to get to the ball
2. Good first touch out of feet and away from the opposing player
3. Shoot as quickly as possible
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