One players leads and tries to lose their reflection (the other player ) . The lead player's aim is to get to the cone on either end first and the reflecting player's aim is to get there to block
To be fast body shape is important , no flat feet , no standing tall , arms are to balance. The player should be able to spring to each direction and keep balance .Progression is a 1v1 with the ball and the reflective player then is a defender and must prevent the player touching the cones with the ball
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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