Team 1 starts with the ball, the dribble around the cones in a zigzag towards the opposite end of the area. At the same time Team 2 runs around the cones in a zigzag towards the opposite end of the area. at the last cone Team 1 passes across to the middle of the area. Team 2 then run onto the pass and shoot at goal. Both players then return to their teams and the next player goes.
2 cycles then swap. could also switch the ball to the other side for a left footed shot at goal.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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