Hurdles Receive pass from coach, control pass in the box Dribble through all cones Pass with instep to coach Run the rings Receive pass from coach, control pass in box Perform a pull back Turn and shoot Retrieve ball and return to first coach
Hurdles - 2 feet at a time Receive pass with correct stance dribble with inside of feet /outside of feet to challenge pass with instep look over shoulder before pull backs because of close quarters, shoot with instep (pass to net)
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