This part of the session will solely look at the technique of the shot, therefore their will be no defenders. There will be two lines, one of the right side of the box, and the other on the left side of the box. I will pass the ball into them, and they should have one touch to set themselves and shoot.
Keep your head over the ball to prevent it from going over
Make sure your first touch is good to allow you to have a good chance of scoring
Look at the position of the goalkeeper
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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