Suitable sized square in relation to the number of players. Multiple tall cones scattered within the area, begin music or sing if you prefer.
Once music begins, players dribble anywhere inside the area. When music stops, players must dribble to a free cone and stop the ball using the sole of the foot. Gradually take away cones from the squareto make it more difficult for players, introduce lives to give players a chance of understanding the game.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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