
Set-up cones with CB's and WB's at each cone. Ball starts with one of the WB's. CB calls "switch" and the switch begins. Players drop off of their cones and play the ball to the next teammate in the sequence. Players shift as the ball shifts to the new side. Repeat from the other side.
When switch is called, please need to immediately drop off of their cone to create space from the other team. Players need to keep the ball in front of them and keep the ball moving.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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