SETUP Divide your team into at least 4 groups (pinnies will make things easier). Set up a shooting station at the top of the 18 (outside). Set up a crossing station on one side of the 18 (outside) Coach will serve balls from a desired area outside of the 18 INSTRUCTION Two teams will be inside the 18 - designate one as defense and one as offense. Each team is offense twice, each team is defense twice; then rotate. The two teams not inside 18 pick a shooting station. 3rd ball in from coach GAME PLAY 1st ball - shot comes in from top of the 18 to goal - if goalkeeper deflects ball - teams play 2nd ball - as soon as the previous ball is dead - cross comes in - players in 18 play 3rd ball comes in from coach - Each team will hit each shooting station and play.
Shots should be rapid to simulate game play. Works on finding the ball in a hectic situation. Adapted from http://footballer21.com.
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