Blue starts attacking and dimensions of pitch are only applicable to image. Normal rules in the cirlce (foot=free shot from the top/bad foul=stroke) If yellow team wins possession of the ball they must look to turnover through any of the 3 goals on the 5 yard dash by dribbling or passing then they can attack the main goal. Only if GK is present at training Frees just outside circle, normal rule of ball having to go 5 first
Quick shooting techniques Filling the back post and 90 Smaller connections in a smaller space Make circle as big as possible Tight marking in the circle and pressure on shots
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