1 Striker in the centre The remaining players on the outside with a ball The players on the outside are numbered The coach calls a number and the player must serve the ball into the centre for the striker to shoot first time or control and shoot After 5 shots then change striker Keep score as least goals goets a forfeit! PROGRESS Add in a defender who must remain as close to the striker as possible
Head up ready to receive the ball Move towards the server and call for the ball check position of goal/goalkeeper strike through with laces or side foot
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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