Set out 9 cones (3 across top/Middle/Bottom) Number cones in clockwise direction starting from top left with middle cone being 9 and base. Coach will call out numbers and player must dribble round specified cone and back to base (9). This is to help them dribble ball in various directions. Make harder by increasing number sequence, maybe add sums in (go to cone 2 x 2 = 4) for younger kids.
know your surroundings (Helps players look behind them) Dribble with head up to see you goal keep ball under control
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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