The player on Top D makes a lead towards the player with the free hit (long corner) on the 23m, eith er frard or forward at an angle. The player must lead away from the defender to receive the ball. The player who receives the ball after making a lead then does a tuck pass to the player other player who then leads to top D ofter making the first pass to take a shot at goal.
Players must focus on leading quickly away from a defender Practice quickly getting into a receiving position after making a pass Early shot at goal after entering the D as the D will have lots of bodies in it/ or player to looks for a short corner after entering the D
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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