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Groups of six. Position players as shown in the diagram. One server and one attacker on each side of the goal with a single defender to the side of the goal. Repeat in another area for a total of 12 players.

Player 1 passes ball into space in front of player 2. Player 2 one touches and shoots on goal. As soon as player 2 touches the ball, the defender may move to challenge the shot. Repeat the practice in the opposite direction. Rotate positions.

Progression: When player 2 touches the ball, player 1 may move in to challenge the shot from behind.

COACHING POINTS

The first touch must enable you to run onto the ball and strike it in one continuous movement.

Strike the ball with the laces, low and to the corners.

Strike the ball through and around the defender.

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Shooting the ball when it is coming across you:

Players set up in 2 lines with one central player who feeds you the ball. The ball must be struck first time. The other player follows in for a rebound.

Shooting

1st touch shooting:

Encouraging 1st time shooting by using the correct technique to take the shot early and finish from close range.

Get your knee over the ball and use the pace of the ball to generate the power. By trying to strike the ball too hard, the likelihoood is the accuracy will be poor.

Blue 1 plays ball into area and clue 2 moves in to shoot 1st time. Blue 2 goes to replace blue 1 and blue 1 runs around working area to take blue 2s place.

Shooting

Shooting with football coming towards you:

Players set up in 2 lines with one central player who feeds you the ball. The player must strike first time.

The other player follows them for a rebound.

Shooting

Shooting with the ball going away from the player:

Players set up in 2 lines with one central player who feeds you the ball. The ball must be struck first time. The other player follows the player in for a rebound.

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