Players start off in a line, each with a ball. Coach stands with his back to the team. Aim is for the players to move forward whilst dribbing the ball. When the coach shouts control and turns around the players have to stop and place their foot on the ball. Any players found moving have to return to the start. Play continues until someone wins.
Learning to dribble and control the ball whilst moving at speed.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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