Encourage 1st time shooting by using the correct technique to take the shot early and finish from close range.
Player 1 plays the ball into the areaand player 2 moves into shot 1st time.
Player 1 then runs around and takes player 2's position.
Do the same on the opposite side.
Get your knee over the ball.
Weight of the pass needs to be good so the player can shot first time.
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