Ball 1 (Right) passes wide and player times run around middle cone to receive same ball and 2 touch shot, far post. Ball 2 starts 2 seconds after Ball 1, Striker times run around middle cone to receive same ball and has a 1v1 (dribble) with GK.
Timing of Ball 2 Fast dribble down wing Firm passing Finishing
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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