1- have a back four set up, with the halves transferring the ball to their opposite back. the back should run towards the ball. 2- the back will then transfer the ball to the other side of the pitch, while the first half leads towards the spot. 3- the other half passes to the person on the spot. 4- take a shot at goal. 5- once each player has done their job, rotate clockwise.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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