What you get your players to do Begin with the players passing around the square in the sequence A-B-C-D before attempting one of the following sequences. A passes to C, C sets B and B plays a through ball for D. D spins outside and shoots from the diagonal pass. B passes to D who lays it back for A. A plays a straight ball for C who angles his run behind D to get on to the through ball and shoot. A plays to C who lays the ball off to D. D plays in B for a third man run to shoot at goal. Make sure each player gets an opportunity to play in all of the positions.
Development Give the players the freedom to make any combination of passes before one player is released to shoot. A defender can be added inside the box to put pressure on the passing.
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