NOTE: session can be progressed by adding a defender for a 1v1 situation, or dummies placed to impede or make difficult for striker,
COACHING POINTS:
Does striker keep his eye on the ball - preparation touch out of feet of striker - observe the position of the goalkeeper - shoot across face of net - timing of launch to reach high balls
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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