3 Lines at 25y line. Left players in left line. Centre players in the centre and right players right. Keeper in the box.
Left starts to dribble (any style) towards goal. Enters circle at cone (on back-D) and shoots at goal from that angle. Keeper defends. Centre player does the same and then right player. In quick succession behind each other. Goalie has to be under pressure from the start. First round balls have to be on the ground. Second round shots at goal are lifted. Goalie is prepared.
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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