Set up an area approximately 20x30yds. Set up markers a 3rd of the ay in from each end with 2 players at each cone with 1 ball per pair. The rest of the players should have a ball each and start at one end of the area. The drill starts when the coach shouts and all players start dribbling. The players at the end should dribble across tot he other end and the players on the cones a 3rd of the way in dribble across the area. All players should keep their head up and avoid each other. The players on the cones 3rd of the way in take turns to dibble around the cone at the other side. Players should focus on close control and adjust when they get near to another player, shift the ball across their body to change direction.
Use small touches to keep the ball close but out of feet Head up Use both feet to move the ball Change pace based on the space in front
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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