SET UP: Create a large circle using big cones. Make 8-10 gates in the circle using small cones. HOW TO PLAY: One ball between two. Players take turns to dribble into the circle. Dribble through one gate and swap. Dribble through two gates and swap. Dribble though as many gates as possible in 30 seconds. Swap. Dribble through two gates and swap with someone else.
Eyes up. Dribble into space. Dribble with left and right foot. Soft touches, keeping the ball close. Communicate and call for the ball.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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