1. Players to run around freely, being aware of space 2. Coaches call a different color and players must run to that color. 3. Add a ball and dribble in same space. 4. Coaches call different colors and players must dribble to that color, then stop on the line
1. Head up, be aware of other players and coaches. 2. Use both feet and keep ball within 1ft of body, always in front. 3. Encourage different movements and parts of the foot to control the ball. 4. Be aware of stopping ON the line. 5. Listen for coaches changing colors, encourage change of direction with pull-back turn
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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