Shooting exercise with 5 starting positions, ABC attack 1 small goal vs DE attack towards 2 small goals. Pattern: Pass from A-D, who does a layoff for B to finish. Press immediately after layoff to start 2v1 A&B vs. D. Pass from E to A or B for 2v2. C dribbles in or passes the ball to A or B for 3v2. Rotation A-B-C-D-E-A Notes: Open shooting opportunity, take it. Closed shooting opportunity, look for alternative.
Surface of the foot/ball/ Firm strike Scan to identify attacking opportunities Close DGC
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