Players dribble toward mannequin, shift the ball diagonally and strike at goal 'Setter' stands in from of mannequin receives a pass from ball carrier, sets back and applies some pressure After the players touch the defender is live. 2 V 1 players have 10 seconds to get shot off
Strike through the middle of the ball Toes pointing down (laces contact) Non-kicking foot pointing toward target Arm out for balance Diagonal touch to create angle to shoot
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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