Drill Notes: Organsation Set up a 15x15 square with ladders/hurdles arranged as per diagram Method 1 player from each team must go through ladder and run to the opposite team - crossover Involves much movement variability â speed, acceleration, feints, dodging Progression Progress to add a ball in middle square â must dribble ball across and do a âtakeâ with opposite player Key points Saq â technique is important â vary movements through â single foot, double foot, lateral movements Work on explosion and accleration into space Eyes up to see space, awareness Quality on ball â close control in tight areas
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