Each group has max. of 4 players. In pairs, they stand opposite of one another. First player starts off with the ball. Player dribbles directly towards the yellow pole/cone and executes a step-over to dribble past successfully. Points: Bring non-standing foot over the ball and step at the side of the ball. Push the ball to the opposite direction using the outside part of the foot Distance to execute step-over Going diagonal after step-over Trying both left and right Drill Challenge: Player earns 1 point for every successful step-over and dribbling past the pole/cone Avoid hitting the cones/pole. Player has to perform knee to the chest 5 times if ball hits the cone/pole
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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