Cones 20 x 25 Yards Long by 15-20 Yards Wide (adjust width and length depending on age, and skill level. Be willing to make adjustments mid session) Offense at one end of Alley Defense at the other end Split offense and defense into two groups for the different alleysClockwise rotation of which alley everyone is in so everyone can do offense and defense. 2 Offensive players to 1 defensive player in each alleyDefense kicks it down to the offensive pair They settle, then make the decision to dribble by, or pass by the defender Offense wins by dribbling it pass the end line of the alley Defense wins if they take the ball, or knock it out of the alley before they offense gets to the end line.Encourage offensive decision making. When to dribble, when to pass.
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