Create a 2x2 square. One player inside. Create multiple squares to avoid any queues. 5m opposite from each square there is one player with a ball.
PROGRESSION
Player opposite the box provides a pass to the player inside the box. The player inside the box have to use the correcti foot to turn towards the opposite post and shoot to score. Players switch positions.
TURNS
1. Inside cut
2. Outside cut
PROGRESSION 2
Now the coach gives the call on when the players should start the drill. The first team to score wins!
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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