Place 4 Cones set out 2 Yadrs apart and finish 15 Yards from Goal. 4 Additional cones set in a 5 x 5 square to be used for progression. One player at a time will dribble their ball the left and right of each cone using the inside and outside of the foot, once player has passed cones, player is to take a shot at goal, shot to be taken with natural foot anywhere between last cone and goal.
Session aim is to monitor and develop ball control, dribbling and Awareness. Maintaining ball control (Keep ball close but dont be standing over the ball, dont allow ball to run away and lose control) Coach players on using inside and outside of foot to naivigate cones (dependant on preferred foot) correct dribbling pace based on skill levl. Completing controlled shot, using side of foot. Awareness looking up before and during shot.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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