A. Recive the ball from feeder Get to each gate and dribble through Reach the last set of cones and shoot B. Each player starts on a cone Player dribbles to new cone Goes round the cone then sprints to a new one C. Players start on a cone on the outside Must run to middle cone and then turn given direction (L/R) Then run to next cone
A. Explosive movement Strong pass from feeder Control Sharp turning Powerful shot B. Explosive movement Control Ball close to feet Look up to the see the pitch Awareness C. Pace Control Awareness when turning Direction Look to the pitch
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