Set out a white coned area and scatter various different coloured cones in that set out area. Players will travel within this area dodging the coloured cones. When a command is given such as " stop ", players will quickly find a cooured cone and stand on that cone. A coach will then pick a colour at random if they are stood on this colour cone those players will get a point. Develop this by adding a ball; they will dribble a ball dodging the cones.
Using the bottom of their foot to roll the ball; whilst also using the sides (inside and outside). Keep the touches soft and small. Develop by adding cones; likewise decrease the cones to make it easier.
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