Eusébio
Eusébio was the top scorer at the 1966 World Cup, with nine goals for Portugal in six matches. Four years earlier he scored twice as Benfica beat Real Madrid 5-3 in the European Cup final, and in 1965 he won the Ballon d'Or.
Their move: Shooting
Nine goals in six games. Target Practice is where shooting starts.
Coach’s tip: Plant your standing foot beside the ball, pointing at the target, and strike with your laces.
Train it: Target Practice
Set up targets (cones, water bottles) in a goal area. Shoot from 8-12m trying to hit them. 10 minutes, 1 to 2 players; soccer ball, cones/water bottles as targets, goal or wall. Set-up, steps and coaching points.
How we know this is true
Every sentence in the story and every figure above is stated by one of these sources: official bodies, clubs, Britannica or a major outlet, never Wikipedia or a fan site. Career facts only.
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