ball 1: control right foot, pass to board, open with left and pass into goal. ball 2: move in front of mannequin , control the ball right foot and turn into space and score. ball 3: receive the ball right foot and dribble both feet inside/outside through the sticks and score on right goal. ball 4: receive with left foot and turn open. Dribble to the mannequin and do a skill move and score into the goal behind it.
open Body orientation. good first touch. first touch with correct foot. movement after the final pass. scanning. Dealing with disappointment. pushing the player to the max of their ability.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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