Area set up as in diagram Server passes ball to first ATT in line ATT must use first touch to direct the ball into space then follow it up to dribble round cones and shoot. Rejoin line variation - server stands with line and ATT marks middle cone. Step off and use inside of foot to round cone or step off and use outside to push past cone.
To teach using the first touch to assist in the attack instead of stopping the ball dead
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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