Ball starts with either attacking player just behind cones.
Ball passed to the other attacking player who will first time shot at goal.
Goalkeeper should come out at attempt to stop the cross by kicking at the second goal.
If goalkeeper doesn't defend near post, first attacker may simply score.
Make a game, first to 10, attackers vs goalkeeper.
Cross needs to be weighted to challenge goalkeeper but leave stopping the cross to be an attainable target.
Move second goal around circle to help practice more accurate kicking.
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