Players line up in, at least, pairs on a blue cone, with ball each When coach calls out number, 1st player dribbles ball round corresponding numbered cone and back to group Couple of practice goes, 1 without and 1 with ball Blue cone is home and cone numbers start at 1 - 11 from left to right as you stand at home cone All front players go at same time Players on toes - anticipating call Listen to call from coach Head up not running into each other
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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