Set 2 squares as per diagram outside the penealty box. both have a 3 v 1 setup. reds play keep ball, with the white trying to win the ball back. When the coach feels the reds have kept the ball for sufficient time, he will advice the, to pass the ball into the attacker (orange) who will have a touch to control and then to shoot, white player should follow the ball out to put the attacker under pressure.
Whilst the striker is waiting for the pass, the coach will feed balls to the stiker to keep them busy shooting and the keeper shot stopping.
Based on 10 players, add or remove squares depending on numbers.
Introduce a defender to put attacker under pressure
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