* see picture how practice go
* 7 players:
=> 1 person hits for the deflection. after 6 hits change from role.
=> A need to do a deflection after scoring from the spot. Let A move to the cone and come back for the deflection
VARIATION
- if B doesn't run fast, bring in defender to put pressure on B
Look at:
- goal scoring techniques
- 1 handed dribble and pass ball on high speed
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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