First set of cones - let ball roll right across - use a body dummy.
Second set of cones - drag the ball from left to right then go round and feed the player near the pen spot
Shooter then either clip hits of slaps the ball into the goal.
Care must must taken in the pass to the shooter as it is the most vital part of the move.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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