4 players with a ball each start at the 4 corners of the 18 yard box. From 1-4 each ball is fed to the middle player in the target zone. The player in the middle must manoevre the ball away from the defender and take a quick shot.
Accuracy of pass Good first touch be aware of defenders position quick shot (find the corner) PROGRESSION - Progress to one-touch and first-time finish. Random order of feeders e.g (3,1,2,4) Add in defender passive/active
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