SETUP:
- 30x20 area, 1 goal, 3 cones setup away from the goal, first cone should be about 15yds out slightly wide. Goal keeper reqd.
1) 1st player takes a touch out of feet and shoots with second touch
2) 2nd player begins dribble on goal to shoot and 1st player defends 1v1
3) 3rd player dribbles in, 2nd player defends the 3rd AND the 1st player who have a 2v1 to shoot
COACHING POINTS:
- How does out technique change with the different attacking situations?
- "Out of your feet", "Create space to shoot", "Look at the goal then look at the ball"
- Encourage finding the corners and selecting technique for power vs place.
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