4 balls to be played from feeders to an attacker from behind the goal. The feeder will then lay off to a striker who will take shots on goal. After each shot the striker will run a short shuttle to siumulate running on to a pass.
Striker: Time the run to ensure good gontact and momentum through the shot. Pre-plan the shot shape and direction and adjust body appropriately. Feeder: Excellent 1st touch required. Name the pass and set the tempo. Passers: Accuracy key Solid contact and precise placement use variety of passes (ground, air, bounce.)
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