Shooting at goal using the right foot with 2 touches and later only one touch. Player 2 starts the drill by running back and around the cone and then calling for player 1 to pass the ball to him. Player 1 then passes the ball and runs to his right and around his cone. Player 3 starts his run back and around his cone calling for player 2 to pass the ball to him. Player 3 now passes the ball across and in front of player 1 who takes a touch and then shoots for goal looking to score in either the corners of the goal. After player 1 has taken his shot he takes player 2 positio, player 2 takes player 3 position and player 3 rejoins the main group at position 1.
Communication--calling for the ball Accurate passing Attacking the ball Accurate shooting Quick recovery back into positions Variations: Change sides to use left foot. Add a defender to create pressure on the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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