Grid 15x15 Gates (1m apart) All players have a ball. Players start by dribbling inside the grid avoiding the gates. when the coach shouts out a number this indicates how many hgates the players have to dribble through as quick as possible. Once the players have dribbled theough the required number of gates they continue to dribble inside the grid. Progression - Dribbling using only left or right foot. perform a skill before going through a gate i.e. perform two toetaps.
Keep the ball close to them. Increase the speed and keep control of the ball. Keep their head up so they know where theyâre going.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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