U14s start with this then swap with U16s.
3 lines of players: 1 line either side of the goal, one line behind P spot.
Pass and follow:
Right side player passes across goal to left side player, left player passes to P spot. Player behind P spot runs onto the ball and push/slap into corner of goal.
Run through several times then change direction:
Left player passes to right player passes to P spot to shoot.
All passes should be push/slap
SAFETY: dont ball collect until all balls have been used up.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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