SetupSplit players into 2 teams, and select a goal keeper for each goal. Players have a ball each and que behind the cone. GameOne player at a time dribbles with the ball towards the opporsite goal, and has a shot. They then retrieve the ball, and join the que on the opporsite side
Encourage close control and aim for the bottom corner Use both feet Progression Use week foot only Shoot from distance
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This practice has no progressions
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