two teams. one team at goal, one team outside box. one at time team on goal passes out then tries to block shot. Offensive guy has 1 touch then has to shoot. Goes for 3-5 minutes then switch. keep score.
work on first touch
1st touch needs to be big but away from defender.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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