Divide players to three teams. PROGRESSION On the coaces call players dribble the ball towards the second line of white cones. They perform a change of direction backwards towards the first line where they perform a second turn. Then they run towards the second line againd where they take a shot towards the goal. The first player to score wins! PROGRESSION 2 Same sequence but now the player who manages to score with his weaker foot gets 2 points!! TURNS Inside of the foot Behind the foot
Speed on the move Changing direction Shooting Keep it fun
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