Drift in one direction to pass on the opposite angle - creates angles to get the ball round defenders. Final player receives pass on the run and strikes at goal off our right foot. Keeper saves and aims save at player waiting for a rebound. Then has to move across goal to cover the second shot.
angles, body position and moving with the ball.Passing off the right foot and passing under the arm. Receiving on the move first touch out in front of you - second time goal shot if possible on the right foot.
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