1. Attacker posts up to receives into space for quick shot 2. Same as 1 but contested through top of the D 3. Same as 1 but of the side of circle - Play out all rebounds as 3v1 in circle - progress to 3v2 in circle from all stations
- Identify space for shot - get ball going at net to force the save - off ball positioning to support - first touch
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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