Shooting Drill-
Players will line up behind a cone with a ball at their feet. They can decide whether they run to the left hand side or the right hand side cone. When they get to their chosen cone they will then have a shot on goal.
- Accurate shots
- Dribbling with the ball close to your feet
- Try and use your weaker foot as a challenge
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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