Players split evenly into 5 lines behind the cones Balls are passed between cones following the arrows Each player follows their pass and joins the line at the next cone The player on the 5th cone runs foward onto a square pass to score a shot or deflection
Prioritise accuracy of traps and passes over speed Shots should be aimed for the corners One-time sweep shot if possible Open recieving on the cones to minimise touches on the ball Final pass across goal should be hard so a deflection is possible
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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