Player must take ball off the cone before shooting. Coach times how quick each player has a shot with each football. 1 second penalty for missed shot. Once player has went balls put back on cones for next player. Quickest time = winner
-Rather kids do it correctly than do it quickly but out of control
-Side foot pass into goal
-On toes and chage direction quickly
-Coach can join in too for fun, see who can beat him/her
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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