Players line up behind the goal.
One player makes a run into the box and around the cones, looping out and then back in to the penalty area.
Once in the penalty area, the coach lays the ball off to the player for them to score.
Mannequins are placed to block part of the goal and anywhere along the lines.
Coach can adjust where the player runs or where they play the ball to.
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