
Players divided as shown in the image. Player A passes to player B. Player B has to move backwards away from the defender to create space, receive the ball and change play. Player B passes to player C. Player C has to move backwards to create space, receive the ball and speed up to take a shot towards the goal. A goes to D, D goes to B, B goes to C and C goes to A.
Create space Correct body position when receiving the ball Use of the correct foot to receive the ball Speed Shooting
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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