As in description players behind the net attack space in front of net, red can’t go until blue starts. Blue receives pass and defends the ball from the red, feels which direction red is pushing on more, spins the other way and shoots on goal. Switch roles after 5 goes.
Hands out wide, receive ball on stronger foot, lean into the defender, stronger foot toes on top of ball controlling it and keeping it as far away from defender as possible. There should be a line always from defender through the planted foot to the controlling foot.
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