Goalkeeper kicking- roll ball in at pace.
(Make coned areas smaller as drill progresses / increase distance)
Add attacker for pressure (Allow attacker to eventually try and intercept and score)
Transfer weight through the ball
Use inside of foot (more surface area)
Rush out quick to kick
Aim for coned areas
in more ways than one
in more ways than one
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