Place about 20 cones randomly about 20 yards from goal. Perfom 50 touches at speed, quick changes of directions, step overs, scissors etc etc... On the 50th touch, burst out of the grid at top speed and slot the ball into one of the corners of the goal. Repeat 2x with each seperate foot
Place and emphasis on dribbling awaress Encourage player to keep their head up
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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