2 groups of 6. 3 players on either side.
Player A starts by playing a 1-2 with Player B. Player A then plays a through ball for B to finish into 7s goal unopposed. A then becomes B, C becomes A and B joins behind the other 3, meaning players work from both angles. Duplicate with other group
Progression - Place a mini-goal in each corner, encouraging players to score in the corners.
Shooting Accuracy - aim for corners
Shooting Technique
Weight of pass
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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