First player plays bounce pass with second player (who turns and attacks box) and finds wide player. Wide player finds striker for finish. Every player moves on one place. Next ball goes out the other side. Progress to defenders behind the goal, pressuring shot - 1v1.
Time for touch? Shots on target. Quality of ball in. Timing of run.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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