Option 1: If there are no passing options availible the attacker passes the ball onto the wall and then dribbles it into the D to make a pass or shot on goal. Option 2: The attacker postitioned by the goal runs to the board just outside the d and recieves the ball and takes the ball into the D.
- Players should be moving at all times to create space and options for a pass.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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