Players on side B will need to learn how to dribble while looking up in order to keep up with side A. Encourage them to make any moves on the dribble as they want. Establish rules to guarantee use of both feet if needed. All players must mirror at some point. OPTIONAL: First without balls to focus on speed.
Dribbling, Vision, Speed
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