Ball comes out from the left side to the dummy battery at the top centre of the circle. The ball is trapped then passed to the right by the dummy "striker". The ball is then trapped and shot is taken by the second battery mat a 45 degree angle aiming at the left post.
A drag lick to a deflection is also a great variation
Trapping
striking the ball
accuracy
speed
dragflicking
in more ways than one
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in more ways than one
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A few weeks into the league season, poor first touches are costing teams the ball. Coach body shape, scanning and receiving on the move to keep possession.
Pre-season fitness fades fast once the league starts. Build conditioning into ball work and use rolling subs well to keep your squad sharp all season.
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