Area set up as in diagram with 10 balls on cones as the "pins" Two teams in lines, 1 of ATT's, 1 of DFD's. On the whilstle the ATT's must slalom dribble in and out of their cones to the end then run back with the ball to take a "pass" at the pins and try to knock some off the cones (each one a point). At the same time a DFD runs round his slalom course three times before being able to cut in and intercept the pass at the cones. Teams swap after all been through. Most points wins. progression - GK in front of cones progression - 1v1 in front of cones
accurate passing teamwork close touch dribbling
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