(Technical Practice) 20min (Objectives)- - set out a suitable size pitch depending on number of players - use cones for goals if no small goals or poles are at hand, set 4x cones or ladders at the end of each line of players - GK each end 3 players in a line 4 max depending on numbers - both players at the start of the line on either side will go at the same time, they will dribble the ball to the end of the cones/ladders run to the start of the line then go through performing high knees, zig zags ect for aggility - the players will then dribble the ball and strike/place into either side of the goal, they will then take the GK possition, GK join the line
-develop ability to strike a moving ball - soft touches with head up - finish with side of foot placing ball in corners - quick feet through cones/ladders - add points for finishes
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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