
start from the corner flag. Round the back of the first net. Round the two cones Dribble to the second red cone Round the White cone then round the left hand side of the net Up to the Red cone In and out of the line of cones Through the final gate First time shot.
Time the drill If the player misses a cone or misses the gates then 5 seconds added on. If the player beats the keeper then minus 10 seconds. Player development Make sure the players are looking up where they are going and not at their feet.
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