
Set-up 8 cones that are 3 feet apart in a straight line. Players line up at one end. Players will perform "U" footskill for each cone The ball begins beside the cone. Player will use the sole of the left foot to pull the ball back, then the inside of their left foot to touch the ball to the right to their right foot. The inside of the right foot touches the ball forward between the next set of cones. Repeat between each cone. After each player has completed one rep, go the opposite direction beginning with the right foot and moving to the left.
Focus on correct technique. Once technique is correct, work to increase speed.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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