Set up 2 sets of cones in front of a goal and split groups into 2. Initially players passes the ball into player and they control, turn and shoot. Once they have got the hang of that add in a defender where the player passing the ball then runs to touch the white cone and then has to tackle the person receiving the ball. The person receiving the ball must turn, dribble into the 6 yeard area before shooting. Goalkeeper must stay on their line. Player switched sides once they have had a shot
ready to receive and choose how to control the ball
Control the ball out of feet and turn body
Move quickly to avoid the defender
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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