- Split into 4 even numbered groups onto each of the 4 cones
- The players on the bye-line should all have a football with several spare at both cones
- One group on the bye-line starts by passing the ball diagonally, either in the air or on the ground, to the group on the edge of the box
- The player recieving the pass controls the ball and shoots
- Once the player takes his shot, the first player from the other group on the bye-line passes the ball and so forth
- Players should move in a clockwise direction
PROGRESSIONS
- Begin to limit touches taken by the player recieving the pass
- Move the position of the shooters to work on shooting from different positions
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